Peas

about

Though usually seen in their frozen form, peas are readily available fresh in their pods between the months of May and September in the UK. For sheer taste alone, fresh beats frozen!

The modern-day garden pea is thought to have originated from the field pea that was native to central Asia and Europe and has been consumed by our descendents for thousands of years. In fact, peas are mentioned in the Bible and were prized by the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome, though it's believed that the fresh, green varieties weren't cultivated until the 17th Century.

Podding peas takes a little effort, but the contents are so fresh and juicy that it's a summer treat that’s worth the effort. Peas are a type of legume - in other words a vegetable that grows in a pod, like runner beans or chick peas.

nutritional info

Green peas are bursting with nutrients. They provide good to very good amounts of 8 vitamins, 7 minerals, dietary fibre and protein. Green peas' supercharged nutritional profile can supercharge your health! Green peas also serve as a very good source of folic acid and a good source of vitamin B6, and help to reduce the build-up of a metabolic by-product called homocysteine (which contributes to poor bone matrix and osteoporosis).

storing Peas

It's important to keep peas refrigerated after picking, or their sugar content turns to starch and they lose their flavour. They will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Peas freeze well (boil for 1 minute and drain well before freezing). Canned peas have less nutrients than frozen peas.

source

The Great Field in Braunton, as well as other local North Devon producers. We may also source from other South West markets in times of high demand.