Product Category
Whole Peanuts
Category: NutsContrary to what their name implies, peanuts are not true nuts but a member of a family of legumes related to peas, lentils, chickpeas and other beans.
Peanuts start growing as a ground flower that, due to its heavy weight, bends towards the ground and eventually burrows underground where the peanut matures.
The veined brown shell or pod of the peanut contains two or three peanut kernels. Each oval-shaped kernel or seed is comprised of two off-white lobes that are covered by a brownish-red skin.
The hard outer shell of the peanut acts as a protective layer keeping the nut safe from scarring in the handling process and also keeping intact the valuable nutrients that are often damaged when exposed to light.
Peanuts and peanut butter contain high quality plant protein. When comparing peanuts to similar foods, peanuts have more protein than any other legume or nut. This is especially important for children, vegetarians and those who enjoy meatless meals.
Peanuts and peanut butter contain mostly beneficial monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These fats, as compared to saturated fats, have been shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels. Lowering your blood cholesterol level may reduce your risk of coronary heart disease.
One small handful of peanuts contains 2 big grams of fiber. This is 9% of the fiber you need each day
One small handful of peanuts provide 16% of your daily need of vitamin E. Vitamin E has been shown to act as an antioxidant which may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Peanuts are an important source of essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Some of these “hard to find” minerals such as copper and magnesium may protect against coronary heart disease.
B vitamins such as folate can help prevent birth defects. They also reduce the level of homocysteine in the blood (a known heart disease risk factor). Peanuts are a good source of folate.
Phytochemicals are natural substances in plants which may provide a wide range of health benefits such as reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Peanuts contain resveratrol which is one of the many phytochemicals found in plant foods.
Usage: Enjoy as a snack or sprinkle on salads. Peanuts give a distinctive peanut flavour to cooked and baked dishes.
