Mangetout

Product Overview
Egypt Overseas delivers premium mangetout (snow peas) hand-harvested at peak tenderness from Egypt’s Nile Delta. Our flat-podded peas feature crisp texture, sweet flavor, and vibrant green color – ideal for gourmet retailers, supermarkets, and food service distributors. With 45 years of specialty vegetable expertise, we implement rapid field-to-cooling protocols to preserve delicate sugars and ensure premium quality for European winter markets.

Origin & Varieties
Origin: Nile Delta, Egypt (alluvial soil, controlled irrigation)
Main Varieties:

• Oregon Sugar Pod: Wide flat pods, stringless

• Dwarf White Sugar: Early maturing, tender

• Mammoth Melting: Large pods, high yield
  Season: November – April (Peak European winter supply)

Product Specifications

• Pod Length: 7-9cm (standard), 9-12cm (jumbo)

• Width: 18-25mm

• Color: Vibrant green (Pantone 17-0336 TCX)

• Seed Development: Immature, barely visible

• Stem Trim: Clean 5mm attachment

Quality Metrics

• Brix Level: 6-8° (sweetness guarantee)

• Texture: Crisp snap (>250g force penetration)

• Defect Tolerance: ≤3% blemishes or deformities

• Shelf Life: 12-16 days at 0-2°C

• Moisture Content: 88-92%

• Stringlessness: 100% string-free varieties

Product Forms

• Whole untrimmed pods

• Stem-trimmed ready-to-use

• Retail pre-packs

• Bulk field-packed
  (Custom trimming available)

Packing Options

• Retail Ready: 200g/250g flowpack bags

• Food Service: 2kg cartons with liner

• Export Standard: 5kg telescopic cartons

• Gourmet Selection: 500g bamboo trays

• Private Label: Custom packaging (MOQ 500 units)