Sunday, 25 September 2016

5 interesting facts about Peanuts

Peanuts, Groundnuts

1. Peanuts are native to South America.

2. The Peanut is not really a nut. Biologically, it is classified as a legume. However, for culinary reasons it is accepted as a nut.

3. China is the world’s leading producer of peanuts followed by India.

4. Paint, varnish, furniture polish, insecticides, soap, cosmetics and nitroglycerin are some industrial products made with peanut oil.

5. Peanuts can also be used to make peanut-milk, a kind of lactose-free milk like beverage that helps fight malnutrition in Africa.


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