{"id":10224,"date":"2026-09-22T12:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/zuckerschote-pisum-sativum-saccharatum\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:43:14","slug":"zuckerschote-pisum-sativum-saccharatum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/zuckerschote-pisum-sativum-saccharatum\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Pisum sativum var. saccharatum<small>Legumes (Fabaceae), a garden pea<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The entire young pod<small>including the tiny peas, raw or briefly cooked<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, crunchy, green<small>The pods squeak freshly<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Western Asia and the Mediterranean<small>as sugar peas since the 16th century<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Lots of vitamin C<small>the only pod that can be eaten raw<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">June to August<small>Early stock available from the end of May, otherwise imported<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sugar snap peas, also known as snow peas or snow peas, are peas where the pod is eaten along with the pea. They lack the tough inner skin, which is why they remain tender and sweet. Unlike green beans, they contain very few lectins and can be eaten raw in moderation. They are rich in vitamin C, as well as vitamin K, folate, and fiber. They taste best when very briefly blanched or stir-fried for just one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The pea without parchment<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zuckerschote-pisum-sativum-saccharatum.jpg\" alt=\"Zuckerschoten auf Leinen\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The French <em>mangetout<\/em> The best way to put it is: &quot;eat everything&quot;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The pea is one of the oldest cultivated plants and was grown in the Fertile Crescent around 10,000 years ago. For a long time, people primarily ate the dried seeds. It wasn&#039;t until the early modern period that gardeners in the Netherlands and France bred varieties whose pods didn&#039;t form a tough parchment layer \u2013 the sugar snap pea. At the court of Louis XIV, young, sweet peas were considered a fashionable delicacy.<\/p>\n<p>There are two types: the flat <strong>Sugar pea<\/strong> or snow pea (English) <em>snow pea<\/em>), which is harvested while the kernels are tiny, and the round, fleshy <strong>Snap pea<\/strong> (<em>sugar snap<\/em>), which was only bred in the USA in the 1970s. In Germany, sugar snap peas grow well in gardens and on balconies; outside of summer, they are often imported from Kenya, Guatemala, or Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What sugar snap peas can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">According to the USDA, 100g of raw sugar snap peas provide approximately 42 kcal and about 60 mg of carbohydrates. <strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> - more than an orange and well over half the daily requirement - plus around 25 \u00b5g <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong>, 42 \u00b5g <strong>Folate<\/strong>, 2.6 g of fiber, 2.8 g of protein, as well as iron, potassium and the carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein.<\/p>\n<p>Because they are eaten raw or very briefly cooked, the heat-sensitive vitamin C is largely preserved. The vitamin C also improves the absorption of iron from the meal \u2013 a benefit for those who eat little meat. The fiber and plant-based protein are satiating without being heavy. Sugar snap peas are also considered one of the most easily digestible legumes and cause less bloating than mature beans or lentils.<\/p>\n<p>No specific health benefits have been proven for sugar snap peas. Their value is simple: high in vitamin C with low energy, crisp, sweet, and ready in two minutes. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), sugar snap peas and peas are an exception among legumes because they contain very few lectins \u2013 they can be eaten raw in moderation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 60 mg<\/b><span>Vitamin C per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 42 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Folate per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>1\u20133 min.<\/b><span>Blanching is sufficient<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>42 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in sugar snap peas<\/h2>\n<p>Sugar snap peas contain sugar (mainly sucrose), starch, protein, dietary fiber such as pectins and cellulose, small amounts of lectins, flavonoids such as quercetin and kaempferol glycosides, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, lutein, as well as vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium and iron.<\/p>\n<p>After harvesting, the sugar slowly converts into starch - that&#039;s why sugar snap peas taste sweetest when fresh and should be eaten within a few days.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes sugar snap peas stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Sugar snap peas prefer low heat and fresh companion plants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">iron<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lentils or tofu<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamin C helps with iron absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">wok<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Ginger &amp; Garlic<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sear for one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Asia<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Sesame &amp; soy sauce<\/i><\/div>\n<p>One drop of sesame oil is enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Spring<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Spring onions &amp; carrots<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Colorful vegetable stir-fry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>butter or oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>For the fat-soluble carotenoids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Freshness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Mint &amp; Lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Raw in salad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">heat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>cook for a long time<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Grey, soft, and low in vitamins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Leave it lying around for days<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Sugar is turned into starch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>raw in large quantities<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Low in lectins, but in moderation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">confusion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not with <i>green beans<\/i> confuse with<\/div>\n<p>They always need to be cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">thread<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>uncleaned<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Remove the stem base along with the thread.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Irritable bowel syndrome<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>large portions<\/i><\/div>\n<p>May cause bloating in people with sensitive intestines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Raw food snack<\/span><span class=\"w\">Plain or with hummus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stir-fried vegetables<\/span><span class=\"w\">With ginger and sesame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Fried noodles<\/span><span class=\"w\">Finally, a word about that.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Spring salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With radishes and mint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">Folded in just before the end.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">vegetable curry<\/span><span class=\"w\">With coconut milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Buttered vegetables<\/span><span class=\"w\">With carrots and parsley.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pasta salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Blanched and cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">bowl<\/span><span class=\"w\">With rice, tofu and avocado.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Soup garnish<\/span><span class=\"w\">Sliced diagonally in clear broth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Snip off the stem end, pulling off the string along the seam. To blanch, place in boiling salted water for 1 to 3 minutes, then immediately plunge into ice water \u2013 this keeps them bright green and crisp. Fresh pods squeak when rubbed together and snap when broken. Wrapped in a damp cloth, they will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Vitamin C raw vegetables with sugar snap peas<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Raw sugar snap peas<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash 150g of fresh sugar snap peas, remove the stem and string.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the pods diagonally into thin strips.<\/li>\n<li>Mix with a grated carrot, some lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of oil and a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with chopped mint and toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and eat immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a fresh source of vitamin C, it complements iron-rich meals such as lentils, whole grains, or tofu \u2013 the vitamin C improves the absorption of plant-based iron. Raw foods retain the most vitamin C.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>A portion of 100 to 150 g as a side dish or snack. For sensitive digestive systems, blanch briefly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, young peas are considered sweet and astringent, cooling and light \u2013 balancing Pitta and Kapha. For those with a Vata constitution, they are best cooked briefly and eaten with a little ghee and cumin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Western Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutritional theory, peas are considered sweet and neutral. They are said to strengthen the digestive system (spleen and stomach) and eliminate dampness. In Chinese cuisine, fresh peas are only briefly stir-fried in a wok.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Raw in moderation:<\/strong> Sugar snap peas contain very few lectins and can be eaten raw - but not by the kilo; small children should eat them cooked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusion:<\/strong> Green beans look similar, but are poisonous when raw - only eat real sugar snap peas raw.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Cross-reactions with other legumes such as peanuts, soy, lentils or lupins are possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irritable bowel syndrome:<\/strong> Larger portions can cause bloating due to sugar and fructans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Eat consistent amounts when taking vitamin K antagonists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/erbsen-pisum-sativum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Peas<\/span><span class=\"d\">The same type, ripe and split.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/gruene-bohnen-phaseolus-vulgaris-nanus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Green beans<\/span><span class=\"d\">Similar casing - but never raw.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/fruehlingszwiebel-allium-fistulosum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">spring onion<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the spring fry-up.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/karotte-daucus-carota\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">carrot<\/span><span class=\"d\">For raw food.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/ingwer-zingiber-officinale\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ginger<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the stir-fried vegetables.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sesam-sesamum-indicum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">sesame<\/span><span class=\"d\">The Asian topping.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Peas, edible-podded, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): <em>Lectins in plant-based foods: Is there a health risk?<\/em> Statement 03\/2024 dated January 23, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE): <em>Time for sugar snap peas.<\/em> Press release dated June 11, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE): <em>Pulses: From shopping to the kitchen.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Consumer Advice Center Bremen: <em>The sweet power food of summer: Everything about the sugar snap pea.<\/em> Press release from May 23, 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zuckerschote (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) Botanischer Name Pisum sativum var. saccharatumH\u00fclsenfr\u00fcchtler (Fabaceae), eine Gartenerbse Verwendet wird Die ganze junge H\u00fclsesamt den winzigen Erbsen, roh oder kurz gegart Geschmack S\u00fc\u00df, knackig, gr\u00fcnfrisch quietschen die Schoten Herkunft Vorderasien und Mittelmeerraumals Zuckererbse seit dem 16. 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