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Why Sugar Snap Pea?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
Why Sugar Snap Pea?

Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow and garden peas

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. The pods of snow peas are flatter with small, premature peas, whereas sugar snap peas are more rounded. Both have an identical nutritional profile and very similar flavors although sugar snap peas tend to be sweeter and more flavorful.

Why are they called sugar snap peas?

M.C. Parker and a snow pea cultivar. Researchers at Twin Falls, Idaho hoped that the cross might counteract twisting and buckling seen in varieties at the time. With this cross, snap pea was recreated and the first new snap pea was released in 1979 under the name 'Sugar Snap'.

Why do you snap peas?

The Health Benefits of Snap Peas

Their fiber content keeps you full, while the sweet taste can help curb your sweet tooth. One cup of snap peas contains only 41 calories, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar, 0 grams of fat, and 3 grams of protein.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.