Product Description
Peanuts, also known as groundnuts and guber, are taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea and are legumes grown primarily for their edible seeds. They are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas and are important for small and large commercial producers. They are classified as a cereal grain due to their high oil content.
Peanut Protein
The protein content varies from 22-30% of calories, making peanuts a rich vegetable source of protein. The most common peanut proteins, arachin and conarachin, can be highly allergenic for some people, causing life-threatening reactions.
Peanuts are low in carbohydrates. In fact, the carbohydrate content is only about 13-16% of the total mass.
Despite being low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fat, and fiber, peanuts have a low glycemic index, which is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates enter the bloodstream after a meal.
This makes them particularly suitable for people with diabetes.
Peanuts are an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals.
The vitamins and minerals found in large quantities in peanuts include:
Biotin: nuts are one of the richest dietary sources of biotin, which is particularly important during pregnancy.
Copper: a trace element that is often lacking in the Western diet. Copper deficiency can have negative effects on heart health
Niacin is also known as vitamin B3. Niacin has many important functions in the body. Niacin has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
Folic acid: also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, folic acid has many important functions and is particularly important during pregnancy
Manganese: a trace element found in drinking water and most foods.
Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant, often found in large quantities in fatty foods.
Thiamine: one of the B vitamins, also known as vitamin B1. It helps the body's cells convert carbohydrates into energy and is essential for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system.
Phosphorus: nuts are a good source of phosphorus, a mineral that plays an important role in the growth and maintenance of body tissues.
