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The average weight of pea seed is about 200mg, with the seed coat making up about
12% of the total. Most of the peas produced in Australia are of the Dun type,
round dimpled seed ranging in colour from greenish brown to brown. Dry round seed
harvested after maturity may be used for food purposes, for example as whole,
dry seed, dehulled and split seed. Seeds of dry peas used for soups, sprouting
and can be used to make tempe. They are also known as: Dry peas, feed peas, arveja
and matar.
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