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The peanut and its characteristics

The peanut is a grassy plant belonging to the legume family, native to Brazil and cultivated all over the world. Its peculiarity lies in its edible seeds, from which various foods are obtained. The peanut is widely used and appreciated thanks to some important nutritional properties that guarantee multiple benefits. Its methodical, yet not daily, consumption provides our body with minerals, amino acids, fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, with the latter playing a fundamental role in the prevention of various diseases. In addition, it is a very caloric dried fruit, which is why a sparing use is recommended.

As mentioned earlier, various products are derived from its seeds. First, through the pressing process one obtains the peanut oil, much sought after and used in cooking, in particular for frying food.

The peanut and its characteristics

The peanut is a grassy plant belonging to the legume family, native to Brazil and cultivated all over the world. Its peculiarity lies in its edible seeds, from which various foods are obtained. The peanut is widely used and appreciated thanks to some important nutritional properties that guarantee multiple benefits. Its methodical, yet not daily, consumption provides our body with minerals, amino acids, fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, with the latter playing a fundamental role in the prevention of various diseases. In addition, it is a very caloric dried fruit, which is why a sparing use is recommended.

As mentioned earlier, various products are derived from its seeds. First, through the pressing process one obtains the peanut oil, much sought after and used in cooking, in particular for frying food.