Raw Blanched Peanuts

Blanched whole peanuts are a great staple to use in cooking or to snack on their own. Technically they are not a nut, but part of the legume family being related to beans and pulses.

Blanched peanuts offer many health benefits. They are rich in monounsaturated fats, the type of fat found in olive oil that is emphasized in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. They are also a good source of Vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein and manganese. On top of this, peanuts contain the antioxidant resveratrol, which is said to improve blood flow in the brain by as much as 30%.

Recipe Ideas:

Peanuts are great to use when making nut balls, or crushed and roasted to garnish on top of a good curry or Asian Style green salad.  Try roasting them to make our Raw Asian Salad.

Interesting Facts About Peanuts:

Peanuts are often referred to as “ground nuts” or “ground peas” because they are grown underground.

One of the most common uses for peanuts is in making peanut butter. It takes approximately 560 peanuts to make a 375g jar of peanut butter.

‘Goober’ is nickname for peanuts that comes from the Congo word for peanut “nguba”.