SUGAR SNAP PEA

~10 lbs Sugar Snap Peas aka "Sugar Peas", "Tian-Dou", "Tian-Cui-Dou", "甜豆", "甜脆豆" Sugar snap peas have a shape similar to snow peas but with rounder pods and larger peas. It has a crisp and tender texture with a sweet flavor. Sugar snap pea may be eaten fresh or cooked. Destringing pods are recommended. Sugar snap peas are usually stir-fried. Sugar snap pea is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection Sugar snap pea with a uniform bright green color and no signs of decay. Sugar snap pea is firm with smooth skin. Sugar snap pea should make a crisp snap sound when you bend it in half. Storage Sugar snap pea should be stored at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety-five to ninety-eight percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is one to two weeks. High humidity is important to avoid shriveling and wilting. High temperature may lead to a decrease in sugar content and loss of flavor. Sugar snap pea is moderately sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Sugar snap pea should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid yellowing and increased decay. Sugar snap pea produces a very low level of ethylene.  Sugar snap pea is not sensitive to chilling injury and should be stored as cold as possible without freezing. The freezing point for sugar snap pea is 31°F (-0.6°C).