ORGANIC SPLITTED GREEN PEAS 5 Kg

Oltresole organic split green peas appear as shelled broken legumes with a spherical shape. Unlike classic peas these are peel-free and this makes them much more digestible, light and ideal for low-calorie diets as they have a low fat and starch content. They are also rich in proteins and mineral salts such as potassium and phosphorus. In addition to proteins and mineral salts, Oltresole organic split green peas are rich in fiber and therefore give you the right energy intake. Being shelled, green peas can be cooked immediately and do not require soaking like other legumes. From a culinary point of view, Oltresole organic split green peas are useful for the preparation of delicious recipes such as velvety soups, soups, risottos but also hummus and burgers. The green peas after cooking are characterized by a delicate and sweet taste, therefore perfect for enriching first or second courses. PAIRING: To better absorb proteins it is good to eat peas together with pasta and rice cereals; while to have the purifying effect they must be combined with vegetables such as tomatoes, pumpkin and eggplant salads. Finally, to have minerals and polyunsaturated fats, they can be combined with almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts in soups and minestrone. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Less starchy than other legumes, peas are more digestible and can also be consumed by those suffering from colitis or bloating who find it hard to eat beans and chickpeas. They have low fat and low calories and are therefore suitable for low-calorie and low-fat diets. Fresh peas contain iron phosphorus calcium potassium vitamin A vitamin B1 vitamin C vitamin PP. Dried peas mainly contain iron, magnesium and zinc and are more caloric than fresh ones; thanks to their characteristics they are useful in case of constipation. Peas contain phytoestrogens, substances similar to female estrogens; for this reason they can be valid allies against the symptoms of menopause. Peas are used in cooking but also in cosmetics where they are used in the preparation of firming and toning skin masks. FUN FACT: the study of peas suggested the theory of heredity to Gregor Mendel (1822-1884). The scientist, through artificial fertilization experiments on thousands of pea plants that lasted almost ten years, formulated the basic laws of inheritance valid for all animal and plant organisms with a cellular structure: the famous Laws of Mendel.