Green Peas Safety Inspection

Green peas are frequently treated with Malachite Green, a toxic textile dye that is carcinogenic. 1. The Water Soak Test: Take a handful of peas and soak them in a bowl of water for 30 minutes. If the water turns greenish or has a color tint, it indicates chemical dye presence. Natural peas will not color the water. 2. The Wet Cloth Rub Test: Take a few peas and rub them vigorously with a wet white cloth or tissue. If green color transfers to the cloth, it's a clear sign of Malachite Green dye. Natural peas won't leave color stains. 3. The Cooking Test: Boil the peas. Natural peas turn olive-green or dull green when cooked. Chemically treated peas retain an unnaturally bright, fluorescent green color even after cooking. 4. Visual Inspection: Natural peas have slight variations in color (some darker, some lighter). Chemically treated peas look uniformly bright green, almost fluorescent. Safety Tip: Always soak peas in salted warm water for 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly 2-3 times before cooking to remove surface chemical residue.