The pea (Pisum sativum) is one of the oldest vegetable crops to be cultivated. Its culture reaches so far back into the past that the wild ancestor is unknown to us. The crop belongs to the legume family (Leguminosae) and is one of the most important vegetables in India. Short stalked green pods which appear during late winter or spring. The pods measure about 2-3 inches long, swollen or compressed, straight or slightly curved, filled with single row of 2-10 light green color smooth edible seeds. Freeze drying is a relatively recent method of preserving food. It involves freezing the food, then removing almost all the moisture in a vacuum chamber, and finally sealing the food in an airtight container.
Freeze-dried food has many advantages. Because as much as 98% of the water content has been removed, the food is extremely lightweight, which significantly reduces the cost of shipping.
Indians generally prefer green and fresh vegetables but they are available only during seasons. India is the world's 2nd largest producer of food next to China, and has the potential of being the biggest within the food and agricultural sector. “India Frozen Food Market By Product Type, By Organized Vs Unorganized, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011 - 2021”, frozen food market in India is projected to register a CAGR of 15% during 2016-2021. As a whole you can invest in this project without risk and earn profit.
Few Indian major players are as under
· Coduras Exports Ltd.
· Gujarat Dehyd Foods Ltd.
· Pagro Foods Ltd.
· Tirupati Vegpro (India) Ltd.
· Welga Foods Ltd.