CHICHARITOS
Dried peas are one of the dried legumes richest in potassium and therefore help good circulation, regulating blood pressure, which is why these dried legumes are beneficial for people suffering from hypertension. The potassium in dried peas helps regulate body fluids and can help prevent rheumatic diseases or arthritis.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Contains Among the vitamins that dry peas contain, it is worth highlighting vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E and vitamin K.
magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron, calcium, iodine, sodium, phosphorus, fiber, carbohydrates and proteins.
ALERGENS
It may contain traces of cereals with gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelled, kamut or their hybrid varieties) and derived products.
SUGGESTED USE
As with most legumes, dried peas should be soaked for a few hours before cooking.
Since the skin of peas is very hard, it is common to find this legume peeled and split in two. In any of its forms, whole or split, peas admit multiple culinary preparations, and can be consumed as part of a stir-fry, a stew, in soup, in puree, boiled and even in an omelette. If a puree is made, it should be passed through the masher or through the Chinese because the skins (the skin) that remain can make the dish unpleasant.