SOTON BEANS
The Tiny Green Superheroes of Science & Snacks!
The Pea That Changed Science!
Peas helped solve one of science’s biggest mysteries! An Austrian monk named Gregor Mendel grew 28,000 pea plants in the 1800s—and discovered how traits are passed down in families! His work became the foundation of modern genetics! But that’s not all these little green wonders can do. Let’s pop open the pod of pea-tastic facts!
Meet the Mighty Pea!
Scientific name: Pisum sativum
These round green gems grow in cozy pods and come in many types:
- Sweet garden peas
- Giant marrowfat peas
- Even pea milk (a dairy-free drink!)
The top 10 places peas are grown are: China, India, USA, France, Egypt, UK, Pakistan, Algeria, Peru and Turkey.
🌱 Fun Fact: Peas are actually seeds that grow inside pods—nature’s tiny snack packs!
Pea Power!
Don’t let their size fool you—peas are nutrition ninjas! Lets get to know what’s packed inside 100g of peas
| Nutrients | Amount |
| Energy | 81 kcal |
| Protein | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 14g |
| Vitamin B1 | 22% of daily recommended |
| Iron | 8% of daily recommended |
| Potassium | 8% of daily recommended |
💡 Cool Fact: You’d need to eat 125 peas to equal the protein in one egg!
Peas Around the World!
- China– Stir-fried pea shoots
- UK– Mushy peas bright green mash, Served with fish & chips!
- USA/Canada– Pea milk, a creamy dairy alternative!
From science labs to dinner tables, peas prove that good things come in small (green) packages! Will you give these mighty mini-veggies a try? 😊