Sicilian Split Peas

Format: 400 g

Soaking : 45'/60'

Sicilian split peas are green legumes with a semi-spherical shape.

The high level of simple sugars and the absence of bitter principles contained in other legumes give them a sweetish flavour.

Information

Sicilian split peas are energetic and nutritious legumes, in the kitchen they are generally used in delicious soups and stews.

Peas are very ancient legumes that date back to around 5000 years ago. Italy is one of the main producers and in our country they are among the most used legumes and also appreciated by children.

Dry but with a sweet taste, Sicilian Split Peas are rich in properties.

Benefits and Properties

• Digestive system: thanks to the very small concentrations of starch, peas are very well digestible. The peel acts as a scavenger inside the digestive system and helps the intestines work better.
• Diabetes : peas can stabilize blood sugar levels, bringing benefits to those at risk of diabetes. However, if diabetes has already manifested itself, it is better not to consume them due to the high concentration of sugars, even simple ones. Disorders related to menopause: peas contain phytoestrogens capable of soothing the symptoms of menopause.
• Bones : peas contain a lot of iron and phosphorus capable of fixing calcium and nourishing nerve cells.

Terravecchia

The Terravecchia family, producers of our Sicilian Split Peas , has been known in Sicily since the 1950s for various entrepreneurial activities, among which the production of chickpea flour stands out, an essential ingredient of the famous Palermo ''panelle''.

For thirty-five years now, in the new role of selectors, packers and distributors of dried legumes, it has represented a reality in the Sicilian distribution panorama, proudly carried forward by a new generation of women, with the support and experience of family members.

From the idea of ​​selecting and re-evaluating the excellence of Sicilian agricultural production, which risked disappearing forever, the ''sun and taste of Sicily'' line was born : a selection that on a gastronomic level can represent this wonderful island in the world through its smells, its fragrances and flavors.

We are committed to bringing to your home the best taste and freshness that the Sicilian artisan food and wine tradition has to offer!

For this reason, ordinary delivery times, from the moment of notification of shipment, are generally between 7 and 15 working days:

• In some cases the products are immediately available and ready to leave in a short time and therefore we will proceed with shipping immediately! Shipping within the national territory can also affect the speed.
• In other cases , to guarantee maximum freshness and quality, the products are made specifically for your order! So, to produce your freshest specialties, it takes its time. International shipping may also affect the speed.

We know that speed is an important factor and for this reason we are committed to processing your orders in the shortest time.

You can follow the progress of your shipment with the no. tracking that will arrive by email a few days after the order, when the package is ready to be shipped to you!

Our staff is always available to provide you with all the information on your order and to ensure that you receive the best of our products in the shortest time possible!

Important information for USA Customers : unfortunately at the moment we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL and FISH IN OIL.

Important information for SWITZERLAND and UK customers: unfortunately we CANNOT ship ALCOHOL at the moment.

However, let's remember that all the other products are available... and delicious! Thank you.