Product Review

Cowpeas, also known as black eyed peas or lobia peas in India, get their name from their characteristic appearance. These whole white legumes have a small black dot resembling an eye and make an excellent addition or staple to any recipe or menu. With a light flavor, they are useful as a complement to salads or can be cooked with spices like coriander and cumin to make a tasty dal. As a certified USDA Organic, non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free product, organic whole white cowpeas complement vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free lifestyles as a high protein and high fiber option. Whole white cowpeas are an excellent source of protein and are high in fiber, providing 24 grams or nearly have the daily recommended intake of protein as well as 3.8 grams or 15 percent of the daily recommended iron fiber intake. They are a rich source of iron, providing nearly half of the percent of daily recommended iron intake. Organic cowpeas are a Certified USDA Organic product. Certified USDA Organic products are grown and produced using methods that preserve the environment while avoiding synthetic materials such as antibiotics and pesticides. Products that meet these standards are produced by organic farmers and food processors that preserve natural resources and biodiversity, only use approved materials, do not used genetically modified ingredients (GMOs), receive annual inspections and separate organic food from non-organic food. Organic whole white cowpeas are a GMO-free and vegan food, meaning no specific changes were introduced into its DNA via genetic engineering and it exclude all forms of animal products including meat, eggs, dairy, poultry, seafood and honey. Organic whole cowpeas are gluten-free, which means that it does not contain any ingredient that is derived from any type of wheat, rye, barley or crossbreeds. The two-pound package contains approximately 20 servings of organic cowpeas. It's recommended to store this product in a dry, cool place and away from sunlight.