Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana)
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Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas are ready-cooked white peas in a sealed pouch, sold to save soaking and boiling time. It scores EA1: nutrition is low because the panel is short and protein is counted at a reduced weight, ingredients are clean with a single item and no additives, and risk is minimal. A sensible everyday pantry staple for curries and salads.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- WHITE PEAS (White Vatana)
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 2.4 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 126 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6 g |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
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What to know about Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas
Boiled white peas with one ingredient and almost no salt
Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana) is a 250 g pouch of white peas that have already been boiled and sterilised, so they can go straight into a curry or salad. The ingredient list has one item, white peas, and no additive of any kind. It is bought by people who want pulses on the plate without the overnight soak and the pressure cooker.
Per 100 g you get 126 kcal, 7.9 g protein, 22.6 g carbohydrate, 2.4 g sugar (none of it added) and 0.4 g fat, of which saturated fat is 0.04 g. Sodium is 2 mg. A whole 250 g pouch works out to about 315 kcal and 20 g protein. The panel does not declare fibre, vitamins or minerals.
The pack says boiled, ready to use and no preservatives, and the ingredient list agrees with all three: it is peas and nothing else, kept stable by heat treatment in the sealed pouch. The cost is a short nutrition panel, which holds the nutrition grade down. CleanPlate scores it EA1.
Why Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas scores EA1
Nutrition is an E because protein counts at a reduced weight and the panel declares little else. Ingredients are an A with one ingredient and no additives, and risk is a 1 on 0.04 g saturated fat and 2 mg sodium per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.9 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 126 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 7.9 g per 100 g, but white peas are counted as a mid-tier protein source, so protein is weighted at 0.65 and earns little. The core score is under 1 point, which is the E.
The panel declares no fibre, vitamins or minerals, so nothing else adds to the grade. The low mark reflects a short panel more than anything added to the peas: sugar is 2.4 g per 100 g and none of it is added.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- WHITE PEAS
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is a single item, white peas, so there is no refined flour, oil, sweetener, flavouring or additive to cost ingredient points. No claim on the pack is hollow, and the label scores full marks.
The no-preservatives statement holds, because none is listed. The pouch is kept stable by heat treatment instead.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.04 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 1
Every risk input is close to zero: 0.04 g saturated fat, 2 mg sodium, 0 g free sugar, 0 g trans fat and 126 kcal per 100 g. That lands on the lowest risk number.
A 250 g pouch still has only about 0.1 g saturated fat and 5 mg sodium, before anything is added in cooking.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.9g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas live up to its claims?
The boiled and no-preservatives claims hold, since the only ingredient is white peas. The gas-saving, shelf-life and serving-count statements are less clear, and are marked as such.
- On the packHolds
“Boiled White Peas, Ready to use”
The only ingredient is white peas, and the pack says they are boiled. The instructions say to cut the pouch, rinse and add to the pot.
- On the packHolds
“No Preservatives”
No preservative is listed, and no additive of any kind appears. The pack credits retort heat treatment for the keeping time.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Save upto 60% gas”
The comparison behind the figure is unclear, and the pack gives no basis for it. Boiled peas skip the long cook, but the saving depends on how you cook at home.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Shelf life 12 months”
The retailer page shows 12 months, the pack shows a blank best-before line. Check the date on the pouch you buy.
- On the packBe careful
“2.3 or 2.5 servings per pack”
The back of the pack says 2.3 servings and the side says 2.5 for the 250 g pouch. The per-100 g values are the same on both.
What's in Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas?
White peas are the only ingredient, with no additive, sweetener or oil. The things to know are what the panel leaves out and that the pouch is made in a facility that also handles peanuts.
The ingredient list, read for you
The ingredient list is one item: white peas (white vatana). There is no oil, salt, sugar, flavouring or additive on it, so the 2 mg sodium per 100 g is what the peas carry themselves.
Ingredients to watch
- Short nutrition panelWorth watching
No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared, so the nutrition grade has only protein to credit, and that is weighted at a reduced rate.
- CarbohydrateWorth watching
22.6 g per 100 g, mostly starch, with 2.4 g sugar and none of it added. Worth counting for anyone tracking carbohydrate.
- Peanut facility and opened pouchWorth watching
The pack says it is processed in a facility that also processes peanuts. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
- Single ingredientFine
White peas only: no additive, oil, sweetener or preservative.
- Saturated fat and sodiumFine
0.04 g saturated fat and 2 mg sodium per 100 g, with 0 g trans fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas?
Suitable every day for most adults and children, and light enough for weight management. People managing diabetes should count the 22.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g and check with their doctor.
- Most adultsEveryday
126 kcal, 0.04 g saturated fat and 2 mg sodium per 100 g.
- ChildrenEveryday
One ingredient, with no sweetener, dye or added sugar.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
No added sugar, but 22.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g counts toward the day's total.
- Weight managementEveryday
126 kcal per 100 g with 7.9 g protein; oil and salt added in cooking are what change it.
Recipes with Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas
Use the peas in a white vatana curry, a cold salad or a spiced sauté. At 126 kcal per 100 g they are a light base, so the added oil and salt decide the dish.
White vatana curry
Rinse the peas and simmer in an onion-tomato gravy. The peas bring 7.9 g protein per 100 g, so keep the oil modest.
White vatana salad
Toss with chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and lemon. With only 2 mg sodium per 100 g, the salt is yours to control.
Spiced pea sauté
Warm the peas in a pan with a little oil, cumin and chilli for a quick side. A 100 g serve is 126 kcal before the oil.
Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana)?
Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas are ready-cooked white peas in a sealed pouch, sold to save soaking and boiling time. It scores EA1: nutrition is low because the panel is short and protein is counted at a reduced weight, ingredients are clean with a single item and no additives, and risk is minimal. A sensible everyday pantry staple for curries and salads. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 1; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana)?
Per 100 g, Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana) has 126 kcal, 7.9 g protein, 22.6 g carbohydrate, 0.4 g fat and 0.04 g saturated fat. One serve (100 g, the serve printed on the pack) has 126 kcal and 7.9 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana)?
1 ingredient, in label order: WHITE PEAS (White Vatana).
Does Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana) live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Save upto 60% gas" needs care: The comparison behind the figure is unclear, and the pack gives no basis for it. Boiled peas skip the long cook, but the saving depends on how you cook at home. "Shelf life 12 months" needs care: The retailer page shows 12 months, the pack shows a blank best-before line. Check the date on the pouch you buy.
Who should limit Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana)?
Most adults: everyday. 126 kcal, 0.04 g saturated fat and 2 mg sodium per 100 g. Children: everyday. One ingredient, with no sweetener, dye or added sugar. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. No added sugar, but 22.6 g carbohydrate per 100 g counts toward the day's total.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana) have?
Per 100 g, Freshcon Boiled White Dried Peas (White Vatana) has 0 g added sugar, 2 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0.04 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 30 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2026 | EA1 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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