Popular Name: Cowpea Bean, Black-eyed Pea Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata Classification: Dry Legume Origin: Brazil Appearance: Small, oval, dry grains with...

  Popular Name: Cowpea Bean, Black-eyed Pea Scientific Name: Vigna unguiculata Classification: Dry Legume Origin: Brazil Appearance: Small, oval, dry grains with a "black eye" Color: Cream or white with a dark spot (eye) Maximum Moisture: 14% Minimum Purity: 98% Maximum Impurities: 2% (foreign matter, broken or damaged grains) Energy Value (100g): Approx. 335 kcal Nutritional Composition (per 100g): Carbohydrates: ~60 g Proteins: ~23 g Total Fats: ~1.5 g Fibers: ~7 g Iron, calcium, phosphorus, B-complex vitamins Packaging: Raffia, paper, or plastic bags – 25 kg or 50 kg Shelf Life: 12 months after harvest, if stored correctly Storage: Dry, airy place, away from sunlight and humidity Uses: Culinary (e.g., feijão tropeiro, baião de dois, salads)

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