Well Veritas, all it is is dried split peas and seasoning so I doubt if it is sold comercially prepared. I'd not had any before but I like to try 'old' receipes that I get from my Farmers Weekly Receipe Book. I did add more seasoning and a sprinkle of herbs as I thought it might be a bit bland otherwise. We both liked it. And I put the left overs into the soup to use it up.