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Introduction
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Part One
Section I:
Commodities
- Commodity Availability
- Commodity Characteristics
- References
Section II:
Food Commodity
Fact Sheets
- Beans, Black
- Beans, Great Northern
- Beans, Kidney (Light Red, Dark Red, All types)
- Beans, Navy (Pea Beans)
- Beans, Pink
- Beans, Pinto
- Beans, Small Red
- Bulgur (BW)
- Bulgur, Soy Fortified (SFBW)
- Corn (bagged, bulk)
- Cornmeal
- Cornmeal, Soy-Fortified (CMSF)
- Corn Soy Blend (CSB)
- Corn Soy Milk (CSM)
- Corn Soy Milk, Instant (ICSM)
- Lentils
- Non Fat Dry Milk (NFDM)
- Peas
- Rice
- Rice (Parboiled)
- Sorghum
- Sorghum Grits, Soy-Fortified (SFSG)
- Fortified Refined Vegetable Oil
- Wheat
- Wheat Flour
- Wheat Soy Blend (WSB)
- Wheat Soy Milk (WSM)
Section III:
Storage/Shelflife
Specifications
- Storage Specifications
- Storage Inspection Checklist
- Shelf Life of Agricultural Commodities
- References
Section IV:
Controlling
Damage to Food
Commodities
- Cleaning and Inspecting
- Insect Control
- Rodent Control
- Reference Chart for Controlling Damage to Food Commodities
- References
Part Two
An Overview
Part Three
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Section II: Food Commodity Fact Sheets |
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Updated January 2006
Peas
These
unprocessed commodities
are used as protein sources in all categories of programs. Local tastes
and preferences differ. Peas are available as whole or split, green or
yellow varieties. Please specify pea variety (including color and
whether whole or split peas) preferred and any alternates that are
culturally acceptable.
1.
Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
These are average values, taken from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA:ARS) 1998 USDA
Nutrient Database Laboratory Home Page (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp).
They are provided as a guideline and are appropriate for use in the
calculation of food aid rations. Please note: these values may or may
not meet the exact specifications of the USDA Export Purchase
Announcements for the P.L. 480 Program, which change periodically.
| Nutrient |
Amount |
Unit |
| Water |
11.3 |
g |
| Energy |
341.0 |
Kcal |
| Protein |
24.6 |
g |
| Total Lipid |
1.2 |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
60.4 |
g |
| Fiber,
total dietary |
25.5 |
g |
| Ash |
2.7 |
g |
| Calcium |
55 |
mg |
| Iron |
4.4 |
mg |
| Magnesium |
115 |
mg |
| Phosphorus |
366 |
mg |
| Potassium |
981 |
mg |
| Sodium |
15 |
mg |
| Zinc |
3.0 |
mg |
| Copper |
0.9 |
mg |
| Manganese |
1.4 |
mg |
| Selenium |
1.6 |
mcg |
| Vitamin C |
1.8 |
mg |
| Thiamin |
0.7 |
mg |
| Riboflavin |
0.2 |
mg |
| Niacin |
2.9 |
mg |
| Pantothenic acid |
1.8 |
mg |
| Vitamin B-6 |
0.2 |
mg |
| Folate |
273.8 |
mcg |
| Vitamin
B-12 |
0 |
mcg |
| Vitamin A |
149 |
IU |
| Vitamin E |
0.3 |
mg-ATE |
| Vitamin D |
n/a |
IU |
| Iodine |
n/a |
mcg |
2.
Components: (per 100 g Peas)
100% Whole or Split Green or Yellow Peas.
3.
Specifications:
Whole dry peas and split peas shall meet the specifications as defined
in the "U.S. Standards for Whole Dry Peas and Split Peas" in effect at
the time the applicable invitation for offers is issued. Whole dry peas
shall grade U.S. No. 2 or better, except U.S. No. 3 or better because
of cracked seed coats.
Split
peas shall grade U.S. No. 2 or better.
(Source: USDA:FSA:PDD:EOB December, 1997 (Contact Tel: 202-690-3565)
http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/foodaid/commodities/peabeans.htm)
4.
Packaging:
50 kg (110.23 lb) woven polypropylene bags. This fabric contains an
inhibitor to resist ultra-violet absorption along with an anti-skid
coating.
5.
Shelf Life
Minimum one year. See "Section III: Storage/Shelf
Life Specifications" for more information.
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