Peanuts are an annual legume. Despite popular belief, it is a seed, not a nut. Archaeologists have found evidence of the cultivation of peanuts in Peru as early as the Inca era. Among agricultural crops, it is assigned the second most common prevalence in the world.
It contains a lot of vegetable fat (50% of all substances that it contains are vegetable fats). Peanuts are a source of protein (30% of the substances contained in it are vegetable proteins), a lot of vitamin PP (B3). It contains a lot of niacin (vitamin PP) - 14 milligrams per 100 grams. For example, in chicken breast its content does not exceed 12 milligrams per 100 g, in niacin carbonate 10 milligrams.
Why peanuts are useful and how to cook themHow to choose peanuts?
If unpeeled peanuts rattle during shaking, this indicates that the seeds have dried up, and the product is probably stale. It is necessary that it tightly fills the shell and does not rattle.
If you are dealing with peeled peanuts, you need to pay attention to its smell. Since it is a fat-containing product, it can develop a rancid odor during prolonged storage.
How to store and cook
Vegetable fats, which are present in the composition, decompose much more intensively if they are exposed to light and high temperatures. Therefore, it must be stored in the refrigerator (this is where it can be kept for 3 months).
It is necessary to prepare the product in such a way that it retains the maximum amount of nutrients. Roasted peanuts are widespread on sale, and not just roasted, but salted or in chocolate glaze. For obvious reasons, such a product is not entirely useful for the body.
Ways to eat peanuts
Peanuts can be eaten raw (probably the healthiest option, but far from the most delicious).
It can be fried a little in a pan without adding oil (it tastes much better).
Peanuts can be eaten as a paste. To do this, grind it with a blender, then add vegetable oil for uniformity (an option for an amateur).