IQF Sugar Snap Peas
| Description | IQF Sugar Snap Peas |
| Type | Frozen, IQF |
| Size | Whole |
| Crop Season | April - May |
| Standard | Grade A |
| Self-life | 24months under -18°C |
| Packing |
- Bulk pack: 20lb, 40lb, 10kg, 20kg/carton - Retail pack: 1lb, 8oz,16oz, 500g, 1kg/bag or as per the clients' requirements |
| Certificates | HACCP/ISO/KOSHER/FDA/BRC, etc. |
Sugar snap peas are flat pea pods that develop in the cooler months. They are crisp and sweet in flavor, and are commonly served steamed or in stir-fry meals. Beyond the texture and flavor of sugar snap peas, there is a variety of vitamins and other minerals that assist to boost heart and bone health. Frozen Sugar snap peas are also easy to cultivate and store, making them a cost-effective and nutritious vegetable alternative.
One cup serving (63g) of whole, raw sugar snap peas provides 27 calories, almost 2g of protein, 4.8g of carbohydrates, and 0.1g of fat. Sugar snap peas are an excellent source of vitamin C, iron, and potassium. The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA.
•Calories: 27
•Fat: 0.1g
•Sodium: 2.5mg
•Carbohydrates: 4.8g
•Fiber: 1.6g
•Sugars: 2.5g
•Protein: 1.8g
•Vitamin C: 37.8mg
•Iron: 1.3mg
•Potassium: 126mg
•Folate: 42mcg
•Vitamin A: 54mcg
•Vitamin K: 25mcg
Sugar snap peas are a non-starchy vegetable with a lot to offer. Their vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber can help support many body functions.
Yes, when prepared correctly sugar snap peas freeze really well and can be stored for a long time.
Most fruit and veg will freeze well, especially when frozen from fresh and it is also really easy to then add the frozen peas straight into a dish when cooking.
Frozen sugar snap peas have the same nutritional value as fresh sugar snap peas. Frozen sugar snap peas are processed within hours of harvest, which stops the conversion of sugar to starch. This maintains the sweet flavor you find in IQF frozen sugar snap peas.
