Product Name |
Green Peas |
Botanical Name |
Pisum sativum |
Variety |
Garden Peas, Snow Peas, Snap Peas |
Shape |
Spherical or slightly oval seeds enclosed in pods |
Size |
0.5–1.0 cm diameter (individual peas) |
Weight |
8–12 grams per pod (5–10 peas per pod) |
Color |
Bright green |
Texture |
Firm, smooth skin, tender when fresh |
Taste |
Sweet, mildly grassy and earthy |
Moisture Content |
75–80% |
Maturity Index |
Pods plump, peas tender and sweet (not hard or starchy) |
Shelf Life |
2–3 days fresh (room temp), 7–10 days (refrigerated), longer frozen |
Storage Temperature |
0–4°C (90–95% relative humidity) |
Packaging |
Perforated polybags, trays, or bulk crates; 5–10 kg net weight |
Export Grade |
Bright color, uniform size, no blemishes, pods intact |
Common Uses |
Cooking, soups, salads, frozen foods, purees, canned goods |