Fresh pigeon peas have a nutty flavour and a crunchy texture.
Pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan), also known as red grams, turu, gung peas, gung peas, gunga peas in Jamaica, are perennial legumes in the Fabaceae family.
Canned cooked Gungo peas under the scientific name 'Cajanus cajan'. Gungo peas are legumes. Cooked Gungo peas are often mixed with other cereals, maize or sorghum or ground into flour and used for baking bread. Their taste is quite extraordinary, which is why they are so often combined in cooking, but their benefits are undeniable, which is why they are so popular around the world.
One cup of canned cooked Gungo peas contains 11 g of protein. Protein is essential for normal growth and development as it is the building block of all cells, tissues, muscles and bones.
They contain moderate calories and are very low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
Nutritional value (100 g):
Energy 199 kJ / 48 kcal
Fat 0,8 g
Carbohydrate 7,9 g, of which sugar 0,7 g
Dietary fibre 6,2 g
Protein 0,76 g
Salt 0,14 g
Ingredients: pigeon peas Gungo, water, salt. ascorbic acid.
Manufacturer: TRS Wholesale Co. LTD., United Kingdom
Storage conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.