Green Peas

Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of peas. Canadian peas are available in whole or split form, or they can be processed into flours, starches, proteins and fibres. Canadian peas are used globally as ingredients in food products, animal feed, pet food and aquaculture.

WHOLE GREEN PEAS

Also known as: Matar, or Green Vatana

Whole Green Peas (Pisum sativum) are part of the legume family. Whole Peas are about 1/4 of an inch around and pale green in color. Whole Dried Peas have a history going back some 10,000 years. Originally from the Middle East, Peas soon spread throughout the Mediterranean region and on to India and China. The cultivation of Peas in Europe helped to stave off a famine in England in 1555. Peas are most commonly used in their split form. Whole Green Peas are an acceptable substitute for fresh peas. Today, Canada is the world’s largest exporter.

GREEN SPLIT PEAS

Green Split Peas are part of the legume family. Split Peas are husked (or dehulled) and split in half. The Green Split Pea is about 1/4 of an inch wide and pale green in color. Split Peas have a mild flavor and soft texture. The Split Pea has more of an earthy flavor than the whole dried pea, similar to the lentil in versatility and nourishment.