Below is a list of all known varieties for Peas. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adi Pea (Field Pea) | A drought-resistant, round, smooth field pea traditionally grown in Ethiopia and used for stews and flour. |
| Black Eyed Peas (Cowpeas) | A subspecies of pea (Vigna unguiculata). They have a creamy flavor and are a staple in Southern US and African cuisines. |
| English Pea (Garden Pea) | The small, bright green peas found inside the pod. They are picked when young and eaten fresh or frozen. |
| Flaked Pea (Pea Poha) | Dried, processed peas that have been flattened into flakes, similar to rice poha. Used for quick-cooking savory dishes. |
| Green Split Peas | Dried field peas that have been hulled and split. They break down quickly, making them ideal for thick soups like split pea soup. |
| Hoppin' John Peas | A type of field pea (cowpea) that is light-colored and often used for the traditional Southern US dish Hoppin' John. |
| Kapucijner Pea (Dutch Brown Pea) | An ancient Dutch variety of field pea with a deep brown-purple color; eaten as a dried pea or fresh as a snap pea. |
| Maple Pea | A small, brown heirloom field pea with a sweet, nutty flavor; popular in England and often roasted as a snack. |
| Marrowfat Peas | Large, mature field peas that are dried, soaked, and often canned. Famous in British cuisine, especially for "mushy peas." |
| Petit Pois (Frozen) | Garden peas blanched and quickly frozen immediately after picking to preserve their sweetness; a common convenience food. |
| Petite Pois (Canned) | The smallest, youngest garden peas preserved in water and salt. Valued for convenience and uniform size. |
| Petite Pois (Very Young Peas) | The smallest, youngest, and sweetest garden peas, often sold frozen or canned. Highly prized for delicate flavor. |
| Purple Hull Pea | A variety of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) similar to the black-eyed pea, common in the Southern US. |
| Snow Pea (Chinese Pea Pod) | The immature, edible, flat pod of a specific pea variety. Eaten whole as a vegetable. |
| Split Pea (Dried, Whole) | Dried field peas that have not been split, requiring a longer soak and cooking time than split peas. |
| Sugar Snap Pea | A variety of edible-podded pea with a thick, rounded wall and a very sweet, crunchy texture. Eaten raw or lightly cooked. |
| Yellow Split Peas | Dried field peas that are hulled and split. They have a milder flavor than green peas and are commonly used in Indian dal and Middle Eastern stews. |