Pulses
Organic Yellow Peas
Yellow peas grown under organic production conditions; a versatile pulse product notable for its plant protein, starch and fibre content, used in various applications, above all the food industry and animal feeding.
General Information
Organic Yellow Peas are a pulse raw material grown in accordance with organic production standards that can be processed in different ways depending on their intended use. Thanks to their protein and starch content, they can be used in both food and animal feeding applications.
Characteristics such as grain size, colour, uniformity and physical quality are important in assessing the product’s suitability for its intended use. Yellow peas can be used whole, or split, milled or otherwise processed into various products.
Uses
Organic Yellow Peas can be used in various applications, above all in the food and animal feed sectors.
Main uses:
- In the production of organic pulse products
- In the production of pea flour and pea protein
- In the production of soups and ready meals
- In food products containing plant protein
- In organic compound feed production
- In cattle, sheep, goat and poultry rations
- As a source of plant protein and starch in animal feeding
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to the grain characteristics, intended use, quality criteria and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 20 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 14 | % |
| Crude fat | 1–2 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 7 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 4 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.