12 Facts About Green peas

1.

In modern times Green peas are usually boiled or steamed, which breaks down the cell walls and makes the taste sweeter and the nutrients more bioavailable.

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2.

New cultivars of Green peas were developed by the English during this time, which became known as "garden" or "English" Green peas.

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3.

Pod Green peas are used in stir-fried dishes, particularly those in American Chinese cuisine.

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4.

In India, fresh Green peas are used in various dishes such as aloo matar or mattar paneer, though they can be substituted with frozen Green peas as well.

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5.

Split Green peas are used to make dal, particularly in Guyana, and Trinidad, where there is a significant population of Indians.

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6.

Usually, the more tender the Green peas are, the more likely that they will be used in the final product.

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7.

The Green peas must be put through the process of freezing shortly after being picked so that they do not spoil too soon.

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8.

Once the Green peas have been selected, they are placed in ice water and allowed to cool.

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9.

Field Green peas are now grown in many countries for both human consumption and stockfeed.

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10.

The major producing countries of field Green peas are Russia and China, followed by Canada, Europe, Australia and the United States.

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11.

The caterpillars eat the developing Green peas making them unsightly and unsuitable for culinary use.

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12.

Green peas did further experiments that showed each trait is separately inherited.

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