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Black Eyed Peas

What are Black Eyed Peas?

Black eyed peas also known as black-eyed bean or blackeye is a legume and a subspecies of the cowpea. [1]



History

Originally native to Africa, but widely grown in many countries in Asia, the black-eyed pea was introduced into the West Indies and from there to the Southern United States, where it is still a widely used ingredient in soul food and Southern U.S. cuisine. The planting of crops of black-eyed peas was promoted by George Washington Carver both because, as a legume, it adds nitrogen to the soil and for its nutritional value. Black-eyed peas are an excellent source of calcium (211mg in a 1 cup serving), folate (209mcg), and vitamin A (1,305 IU) among other nutrients. [1]

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Products containing Black Eyed Peas


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Natural or Artificial?

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References
  1. Black-eyed pea - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Blackeye Peas
Blackeyed Peas

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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