Peas for Food Storage
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Augason Farms Freeze-Dried Peas 16oz #10 Can – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Backpacking Kit (18 Zip Pouches) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Bean and Legume Family Pack (8 Varieties, Gallon Size) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Bean and Legume Pantry Stuffer (8 Varieties, Quart Size) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Bean and Legume Sampler (8 Zip Pouches) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Deluxe Sampler (32 Zip Pouches) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$115.89 -
Harmony House Dried Sweet Peas (16 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Dried Sweet Peas (25 lbs) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Dried Sweet Peas (4 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Dried Sweet Peas (44 lbs) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Dried Sweet Peas (62 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$78.77 -
Harmony House Freeze Dried Green Peas (10 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$29.53 -
Harmony House Freeze Dried Green Peas (25 lb) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$385.89 -
Harmony House Split Pea Soup Mix – Plain (21 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$29.49 -
Harmony House Split Pea Soup Mix – Plain (30 lb. Bulk Box) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$202.29 -
Harmony House Split Pea Soup Mix – Plain (5.25 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$13.29 -
Harmony House Split Peas (22 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$22.08 -
Harmony House Split Peas (35 lbs) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Split Peas (5 lbs) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Split Peas (6 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Harmony House Super Savory Split Pea Soup (3.5 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$13.29 -
Harmony House Super Savory Split Pea Soup (7 oz) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$16.53 -
Harmony House Vegetable Family Pack (16 Varieties, Gallon Size) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$651.84 -
HEAVEN’S HARVEST Freeze-Dried Peas #10 Can – 17 Servings (SHIPS IN 1 WEEK)
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HEAVEN’S HARVEST Vegetable Bundle #10 Cans – 443 Total Servings (SHIPS IN 1 WEEK)
$121.88 -
Mother Earth Products Freeze-Dried Peas, Net Wt 8OZ (226g) 8 Ounce (Pack of 1) – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Rainy Day Foods Freeze-Dried Garden Peas (6 Pack) #10 Cans – 153 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$178.43 -
Rainy Day Foods Freeze-Dried Garden Peas (6 Pack) #2.5 Cans – 43 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$75.15 -
Rainy Day Foods Freeze-Dried Garden Peas 5 oz #2.5 Can – 7 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$19.77 -
Rainy Day Foods Garden Peas 18 oz #10 Can – 26 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$35.64 -
Rainy Day Foods Garden Peas Sweet 13 oz #2.5 Can – 26 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$21.66 -
Rainy Day Foods Garden Peas Sweet 49 oz #10 Can – 99 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$43.02 -
Rainy Day Foods Garden Peas Sweet 5 Gallon 20 lbs Super Pail – 648 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Rainy Day Foods Non-GMO Garden Peas Sweet (6 Pack) #10 Cans – 594 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$223.41 -
Rainy Day Foods Non-GMO Garden Peas Sweet (6 Pack) #2.5 Cans – 156 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$86.49 -
Rainy Day Foods Non-GMO Garden Peas Sweet 25 lbs Box – 810 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$237.02 -
Rainy Day Foods Split Green Peas (6 Pack) #10 Cans – 174 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Rainy Day Foods Split Green Peas 25 lbs Bag – 126 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
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Rainy Day Foods Split Green Peas 5 Gallon 37 lbs Super Pail – 187 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$92.81 -
Rainy Day Foods Split Green Peas 50 lbs Bag – 252 Servings – (SHIPS IN 1-2 WEEKS)
$97.56
Why Peas are Great for Emergency Food Storage
People all around the world love peas. Peas come in various shapes and sizes, and sometimes even various colors. They are great for eating by themselves as a snack, mixing in with salads, pasta, rice, stir fry, or whatever else sounds good!
Peas are rich in the following vitamins and minerals: vitamin a, vitamin k, and vitamin c. They also contain smaller amounts of thiamine, folate, iron, and phosphorus.
Raw pea nutrients will vary based on variety but in a 1 cup serving, there are approximately 117 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 7 milligrams sodium (salt), 21 grams of carbohydrates, 8 grams of dietary fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 8 grams of protein.
Peas have a glycemic index of 22. The glycemic index is a scale of 0-100 that scores how quickly carbohydrates are converted into energy with zero being the lowest and 100 being the highest (pure glucose.) Foods with a lower glycemic index break down slower and give you smaller amounts of energy over a larger period of time.
Food storage of peas typically consists of a combination of any of the following: #10 cans, #2.5 cans, mylar pouches, glass or plastic jars, and pails or buckets. No matter the container you’ll likely find an oxygen absorber that you’ll want to discard once you open the product since they can’t be reused.
Freeze-Dried Peas
Peas that are freeze-dried retain much of their nutritional value. Freeze drying is most-advanced process of completely removing water from food. It uses low temperatures to freeze a food’s moisture content, and with the aid of a vacuum pump and gradually warming temperatures, removes the ice from the food by a process known as sublimation. The proper terms for this process, in whole, are lyophilization or cryodesiccation. In the past it required large, and very expensive commercial freeze drying machines. Much smaller and many times more affordable freeze dryers are now available for in-home use here.
Peas that are properly freeze-dried can have a shelf life of up to 25 years or more! It’s important that you keep them dry and in cool temperatures. Storing freeze-dried peas in places that can get very hot in the summer, such as garages and attics, will drastically reduce their expected shelf life. We suggest storing them in cool and dry places of 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. We suggest that when you open a package or can you’ll want to consume it all within 12 months.
Freeze-dried peas typically retain their same shape as when they were raw but become much lighter. A lot of people will describe them as crunchy. You can rehydrate freeze-dried peas by placing them in a bowl of water for several minutes. You’ll want to check them every so often to get them back to the consistency that you want. Once reconstituted we’ve experienced them tasting and having a texture as if them were placed in a freezer raw then thawed out. Whether you eat them dry or rehydrated, they are sure to please!
Dehydrated Peas
Peas that are dehydrated retain some of their nutritional content. Dehydration uses heat and higher temperatures to dry foods out. It’s use dates back to as early as 12,000 B.C. One of the oldest methods of dehydrating food is sun drying. Other methods include air drying, solar oven dehydrating, oven drying, and using at-home electric dehydrators.
The shelf life of dehydrated foods will vary based on many factors but it is typically limited to 3-5 years or less. Like freeze-dried peas we recommend storing dehydrated peas in cooler and dry locations to extend their shelf life as much as possible. You should consume them as soon after breaking their container seal.
Dehydrated peas will typically shrink and “shrivel” up and harden some extent. They are great for camping because they take up much less space (volume) than freeze-dried ones. You can rehydrate them with water but we don’t like them reconstituted as much as their freeze-dried counterparts. Despite that opinion of ours being said they are still delicious and are the perfect choice for many applications!
Freeze-Dried Peas vs. Dehydrated Peas
There are some key differences between freeze-dried and dehydrated peas in form, function, taste, and nutrition. You decide the winner!
Peas | Freeze-Dried | Dehydrated |
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Volume | Similar to its raw state | Smaller and shriveled |
Nutritional Value | Similar to its raw state | Some nutrients lost due to heat |
Moisture Removal | Up to 99% | Up to 80% |
Shelf Life | Up to 25 years or more | 5 years or less |
Consumption Time Once Container Opened | Up to 12 months | Should consume ASAP |
Color Retention | Very good | Darkening in many instances |
Can be Rehydrated? | Yes | Yes |
Sources
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-peas-are-healthy
https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Peas%2C_raw%2C_green_nutritional_value.html
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/pass-those-peas-please/
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000941.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeze-drying
https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/nchfp/factsheets/food_pres_hist.html
*These statements have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA