Product Of Australia
It should have the tough strings removed before being blanched very briefly and seasoned or cooled and used with dipping sauces.
Health Benefits
An excellent source of dietary fibre and a good source of protein, vitamin B, B2, B3, C and folic acid. Contains some calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron.
100g of Sugarsnap Pea yields the following:
- Calories – 14
- Total Carbs – 1% of DV
- Protein – 0.95g
- Dietary Fibre – 4% of DV
- Vitamin A – 7% of DV
- Vitamin C – 34% of DV
- Calcium – 2% of DV
- Iron – 4% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
Select young, tender pods with good green colour.
Storage: Store in an airtight plastic bag in the vegetable crisper.