Trumps product specification - peas green split

Trumps Product Specifications – Peas Green Split Peas Green Split

DESCRIPTION:
Dried, cleaned and split green field peas. Note this is an unprocessed agricultural product. Therefore at
times, parameters such as shape, size, colour and moisture level may vary from typical values. While
every endeavour is made to supply a consistent product, in years of extreme weather allowances may
Dried peas, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. Not only can dried peas help lower cholesterol, they are also of special benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. Dried peas also provide good to excellent amounts of four important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein - all with virtually no fat. Dried peas also feature isoflavones (notably daidzein). Isoflavones are phytonutrients that can act like weak estrogens in the body and whose dietary consumption has been
linked to a reduced risk of certain health conditions, including breast and prostate cancer.
BASIC COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Split peas do not need to be soaked, though some varieties hold their shape better if soaked for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Use about 1 ½ cups of water or broth for every cup of split peas. The preferred method is to drop the peas into the liquid after it has come to a boil. Allow the water to return to boiling, reduce the heat,
partially cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes depending on the variety.
Split peas can be added directly to soups and stews, just be sure that there is enough liquid (1 ½ cups
to every 1 cup of lentils) to compensate for their absorption and expansion.
INGREDIENTS:
Peas
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION:
Should be free from any objectionable odours and taints. Trumps Product Specifications – Peas Green Split Should be firm peas, free flowing and not joined together.
MICROBIOLOGICAL:
As per the Australian Food Standards Code
G.M.O. STATUS:
Not Modified
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
New Zealand (May be sourced from Australia, USA or Canada if New Zealand not available).
PACKAGING:
SIZE & TYPE
C) 1kg - Poly laminate packet heat sealed, packed in cardboard carton (6 to carton)
ALLERGEN STATUS:
A) No known allergens.
B, C & D) This product is processed and packed on the same processing line as products containing: nuts
& sesame seeds, peanuts & soya beans, milk products, sulphites as preservatives, and cereals containing
gluten. Traces of these natural foods may be found.
STORAGE LIFE (UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS):
A) 24 months under recommended storage
B) 24 months under recommended storage
C) 24 months under recommended storage
D) 24 months under recommended storage
STORAGE:
Clean, dry, cool area, free from infestation, recommended Temperature 0-15° Celsius
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Typical analysis, to be used as a guide only:
Trumps Product Specifications – Peas Green Split

Source: http://www.trumps.com.au/pegsk.pdf