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Peanut in shell roasted

One of the most known and appreciated nuts is the peanut, it belongs to the oleaginous family, and is the only one that develops underground in seed form. The peanut offers many nutritional properties; among which: folic acid, ideal during pregnancy

Its sulphur content makes it a disinfectant of the respiratory tract; for its richness in vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant of cell membranes. Its consumption covers a large part of our daily needs (26% of vitamin E, 25% of vitamin B3, 25% of vitamin B1 and 15% of magnesium). 60g of peanuts contains: 342 calories, 14 g of lipids, and 8 g of protein; it is also important to note the richness in carbohydrates (7.9g/100g) and its glycemic index (GI) of 15

The healthiest way to consume it is raw. From it is obtained oil and peanut butter, used for frying or to make sauces and dressings. It is also used in cosmetics and soaps

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