Mangetout (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum) pods containing peas. Mangetout is a variety of the common garden pea. Each pea can give rise to a new plant. Both the pod and the peas are edible, giving rise to its name, which means 'eat all' in French. Mangetout is also called snap pea, sugar pea and snow pea. They are a good source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).