Description
- Peanuts, also known as groundnuts are a nutritious legume found all over the world.
- Peanuts are a very good source of monounsaturated fats. Peanuts are a good sources of vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein and manganese, all of which are essential for a healthy heart.
- They can be used for direct consumption, in food preparations, for deriving oil, making peanut flour or in the preparation of peanut butter. They contribute in improving the mental functions and blood flow.
- Peanuts are rich in essential nutrients.Some studies show that regular consumption of peanuts is associated with a lower specific risk of mortality from certain diseases.
- High concentration of polyphenol in peanuts makes it a powerful antioxidant and helps against the damages caused by free radicals. It contains niacin or vitamin B3.
Peanuts, also known as groundnuts are a nutritious legume found all over the world. They have a rich nutty flavour, sweet taste, crunchy texture and over and above a relatively longer shelf life.They can be used for direct consumption, in food preparations, for deriving oil, making peanut flour or in the preparation of peanut butter. They contribute in improving the mental functions and blood flow.Peanut flour is sometimes used as it has a high protein content.