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General Produce
Peas, Green
Common Packs:
5-, 10-, 15-, and 25-lb. packs.
Receiving Inspecting:
Pods should exhibit rich green coloring and should be soft and velvety to the touch. Green peas should have well-filled pods with large, round peas inside.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
7 to 10 days.
Troubleshooting:
Yellow color (loss of green) can develop if peas are exposed to ethylene gas. Store away from ethylene-producing fruits and ripening rooms.
Improper storage can adversely affect peas:
- Wilting and shriveling may occur if held at low humidity.
- Loss of flavor can be caused by high temperatures.
NOTE: Shelled peas are more perishable than peas in pods.
Usage Ideas:
- Steam sugar snap, snow, and English peas until tender; stir in sweet butter and chervil; serve with roasted chicken.
- Add peas to vegetable-tempeh stir-fries.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup green peas (163g) grams
Calories 120
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 380g16%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 170mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
