Peas: Sizing of yellow peas

Chapter 16. Peas (PDF, 639 KB)

In yellow peas only, if size is determined as small or large, then size becomes part of the grade name. If a sample does not meet the definition for large or small, it is graded without reference to size.

  1. Using a Boerner-type divider, divide a representative portion of 250 g.
  2. Sieve the representative portion over the number 14 round-hole sieve.
  3. Determine the portion remaining on top of number 14 round-hole sieve.
Sizing of yellow peas
95% or more remains on top of number 14 round-hole sieve Less than 95% remains on top of number 14 round-hole sieve
The sample is designated Large.

Example: Peas, number 2 Canada Yellow Large
  1. Recombine the sample.
  2. Sieve the sample over the number 15 round-hole and number 11 round-hole sieves.
  3. Determine the portion passing through the number 15 round-hole sieve.
90% or more passes through the number 15 round-hole sieve Less than 90% passes through
Determine the amount that remains on top of the number 11 round-hole sieve. Graded without reference to size

Example: Peas, number 2 Canada Yellow
95% or more Less than 95%
The sample is designated Small.

Example: Peas, number 2 Canada Yellow Small 		Graded without reference to size

Example: Peas, number 2 Canada Yellow