Whole Yellow Peas (Pisum sativum), also known as Dry Peas, are a part of the legume family. Pea is one of the most popular food crops in the world as they are very nutritious and an easy to grow crop. They usually grow in the cooler areas of the world unlike the other major pulses of the world.

Peas are an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins which are good for human consumption ad for livestock consumption. Peas are naturally dried which are consumed in soups, stews and various other cuisines. Peas are used in their whole or split form. It is also used in the production of flour (Besan). Peas are considered a close substitute for Bengal Gram (Chana).

India is the major player in the world market when it comes to pulses. The country is among the major producers, the largest consumer and the largest importer of pulses in the world. India’s average annual production of Yellow Peas remains around 9.10 lakh tonnes. Canada is the largest producer having a share of about 26% in global production.