Botanically, peanuts belong to the legume family. Nevertheless, they have many properties that are similar to hazelnuts, walnuts or cashew nuts.
The peanut grows underground
The peanut is the seed of the peanut plant, from which new plants can be grown.
Peanuts ripen in a shell similar to the pod of legumes. The pods are formed underground by the plant. This has given the fruit the name "peanut".
In contrast to other legumes, the peanut pod is very hard and does not fall off by itself.
Peanuts can be eaten raw and cooked
Beans, chickpeas and other legumes contain the toxin phasin, which is neutralized by heating.
Peanuts do not contain any phasin, so the fruits can also be eaten uncooked.
However, the high histamine content can trigger a peanut allergy.
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Peanuts are one of the most important staple foods in South America. They contain a lot of fat and protein. They also cover the need for many vitamins and magnesium.
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