Oriental Green Peas and the possible benefit of this winter crop.

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How to Select and Store Green Peas.

Green Peas Extract INCI Name Pisum Sativum Extract CAS 90082-41-0 EINECS ELINCS No 290-130-6 Oriental Green Peas Pea Extract Pisum sativum L dry Batani Erbese Ater pois Takarmany borso photo picture image When purchasing garden peas, look for ones whose pods are firm, velvety and smooth. Their color should be a lively medium green. Those whose green color is especially light or dark, or those that are yellow, whitish or are speckled with gray, should be avoided. Additionally, do not choose pods that are puffy, water soaked or have mildew residue. The pods should contain peas of sufficient number and size that there is not much empty room in the pod. You can tell this by gently shaking the pod and noticing whether there is a slight rattling sound. All varieties of fresh peas should be displayed in a refrigerated case since heat will hasten the conversion of their sugar content into starch.

 Unlike the rounded pods of garden peas, the pods of snow peas are flat. You should be able to see the shape of the peas through the non-opaque shiny pod. Choose smaller ones as they tend to be sweeter.

 To test the quality of snap peas, snap one open and see whether it is crisp. They should be bright green in color, firm and plump.
 Green Peas Extract INCI Name Pisum Sativum Extract CAS 90082-41-0 EINECS ELINCS No 290-130-6 Oriental Green Peas Pea Extract Pisum sativum L dry Batani Erbese Ater pois Takarmany borso photo picture image

 Garden peas are generally available from spring through the beginning of winter. Snow peas can usually be found throughout the year in Asian markets and from spring through the beginning of winter in supermarkets. Snap peas are more limited in their availability. They are generally available from late spring through early summer.

 If you will not be using fresh peas on the day of purchase, which is the best way to enjoy them, you should refrigerate them as quickly as possible in order to preserve their sugar content, preventing it from turning into starch. Unwashed, unshelled peas stored in the refrigerator in a perforated bag or unsealed container will keep for several days. Fresh peas can also be blanched for one or two minutes and then frozen.

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last edit date:8th,June.2009.