Split Green Peas
What is Split Green Peas?
Split green peas are dried, polished, and split field peas. They are a type of legume, related to lentils and beans. The splitting process removes the skin and divides the pea in half, making them cook faster and easier to digest.
Is Split Green Peas vegan?
Split Green Peas is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Split Green Peas gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Split Green Peas a major allergen?
Peas are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Split Green Peas used for?
Split peas are primarily used as a thickener and source of protein in soups and stews, most famously in split pea soup.
Is Split Green Peas safe?
Split peas are a source of dietary fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals.
Why it's used
Split peas are primarily used as a thickener and source of protein in soups and stews, most famously in split pea soup. They can also be found in vegetable mixes and some vegetarian dishes.
Health notes
Split peas are a source of dietary fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. They are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated peas and their components, but no specific health claims are associated with their consumption at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Peas are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.
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