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We first heard about Mann Packing Company in early 2000, when we gave a Thumbs Up to its Broccoli Cole Slaw--a ready-for-the-salad-bowl mix of shredded carrots, red cabbage, and broccoli stalks.

Welcome to Thumbs Up Number Two: Mann's Stringless Sugar Snap Peas.

They're available (in the produce section) all year round. They come already washed, so just pop one into your mouth, pod and all. The juicy crunch releases a delicate sweetness that will have you reaching for another. No brown stem ends to deal with. Nothing to cut away. Just an instant burst of flavor with every bite.

If you can resist the temptation to devour them on the spot, throw some into a stir-fry or salad, or use them to liven up a party platter. They're irresistible raw or steamed, naked or paired with your favorite low-fat dip.

Either way, a half cup will give you 35 percent of a day's vitamin C and 15 percent of a day's vitamin A, plus eight percent of a day's iron, six percent of a day's calcium, and three grams of fiber. And all for only 50 fat-free calories.

Such a deal.

Mann's: (800) 258-1002.

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