Made famous by Split Pea Soup, this legumes origins are another mystery but carbon dating of peas found in Egyptian tombs suggests that the beans may have originated in the Middle East or Middle Asia. Dried peas have the capability for long storage so if storage is in your plans, you've found the right bean! Cooking Tip: Rinse the beans with fresh water and place 1 part beans to 3 parts water in a pot. Bring the pot to a boil and then let simmer for approximately 35 minutes. It's that simple! Storage Advantage: This product is packaged in a poly bucket which is flushed with Nitrogen. Storing your food in a cool and dry environment along with nitrogen packing insures living organisms can't survive and provides maximum shelf life. Oxygen absorbers are helpful but they can only absorb a set amount of oxygen before the absorbtion chemica expires. Nitrogen will remain in the bucket until it is emptied.