Product Description
Peanuts, also known as groundnuts and taksonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, are a legume crop primarily grown for their edible seeds. They are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions and are important to both small and large commercial producers. It is classified as a legume grain due to its high oil content, oilseeds
Peanut proteins
Protein content ranges from 22-30% of calories, making peanuts a rich plant source of protein. The most common proteins in peanuts, arachin and conarachin, can be highly allergenic to some people, causing life-threatening reactions.
Peanuts are low in carbohydrates. In fact, carbohydrates make up only about 13-16% of their total weight.
Being low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fat, and fiber, peanuts have a very low glycemic index, which is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates enter the bloodstream after eating.
This makes them particularly suitable for people with diabetes.
Peanuts are an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals.
The following vitamins and minerals are found in particularly high amounts in peanuts:
Biotin: Nuts are one of the richest dietary sources of biotin, which is especially important during pregnancy.
Copper: a dietary trace mineral that is often deficient in Western diets. Copper deficiency can have adverse effects on heart health
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, has many important functions in the body. Niacin has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease
Folic acid: Also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid, folic acid has many important functions and is especially important during pregnancy.
Manganese: A trace mineral found in drinking water and most foods.
Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant, often found in large amounts 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 important for heart, muscle, and nervous system function.
Phosphorus: Nuts are a good source of phosphorus, a mineral that plays an important role in the growth and maintenance of body tissues.
