pea

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Protein makes up about a quarter of a pea, and pea protein has become an increasingly popular source of plant-based protein.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The nine-story Bounce Innovation Hub is home to more than 60 small companies, including AI and virtual-reality startups and an indoor farm growing arugula, pea shoots and other greens for local restaurants and supermarkets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

It’s where I watched Barack Obama get elected twice, the Lakers win back-to-back championships, and where I indulged in countless night caps and an unreasonable amount of all-you-can-eat split pea soup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The fairy tale of the princess and the pea tells of a young royal so sensitive she could detect a tiny pea hidden beneath many mattresses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

My grandmother split a pea pod with her thumbnail and sent the peas plummeting into the pan.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz