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starch; hence there is a final variation in the total weight of the
peas according to their size and maturity.

No, 2 can usually contains fourteen ounces of peas. In the
processing of a No. 2 can the time is 35 minutes; in the No. 10
can, which is larger in size, it is necessary to process for 60
minutes, at 242° Fahrenheit. As this means cooking under pres-
sure, the peas when taken out of the can need to be heated only
to the boiling point. Additional cooking is not necessary. The
liquor in which the product is canned should be served with the
peas, or if drawn off should be used in soup stock, as in the
cooking process vitamin B, mineral matter, some of the sugar
and some of the protein go into the liquor.

Trade Quality of Peas Varies

The quality of a pea depends upon the appearance, flavor, and
texture or tenderness. The first quality is given the trade name
of “Fancy”; the next quality is “Choice.” It contains a small
percentage of more mature peas than “Fancy” quality but they
are still tender and of good flavor. The price is lower than the
“Fancy” quality. The third quality is known as “Standard.” It
contains a still larger percentage of more mature peas, some of
which are hard. In buying canned peas study the label, as the
Canadian label law protects the consumer.

How to Purchase and Use

The No. 1 size pea is always more expensive, as it represents the
smallest portion of the peas from the field. It is always ranked
high in hotel and restaurant service. It is valuable in its protein,
sugar, and vitamin A and C content. For general household use
the No, 2 “Early Variety” and No. 3 or No. 4 Sweet Variety are
equally satisfactory. The larger peas have an increased caloric
or heat value and an increased value in flavor.

The preference of the family should determine the choice after
purchasing samples of the different sizes, qualities and varieties
and studying them not only as to flavor but as to varieties of use.

In buying in the market the groceryman will break a case
giving a reasonable selection of all of the sizes of peas put up
in the No. 2 can. It is wise to buy by the case, thus getting a
reduction in cost. For small families the No. 2 can will probably
be large enough. If the consumer knows from her budget of the
year before the approximate number of cans she will need of the
different sizes of peas, she can place her order with her grocer
in the spring for fall delivery, thus getting a reduction in price.
_ It does not pay for the housewife to put up peas unless she
has a very large garden and sufficient help to get the peas in the
early morning hours, shell them, and put them up in a short

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