Peanuts

Commodity Overview

The peanut belongs to the botanical family Fabaceae, commonly known as the legume, bean or pea family. Peanuts harbor symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules. The capacity to fix nitrogen means peanuts require less nitrogen-containing fertilizer and improve soil fertility, making them valuable in crop rotations.

Characteristics

Appearance: Light tan shell
Flesh: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Flavor: Flavor depends on growing region and can be sweet, to little bitter tasking
Size: 1 to 3 in long
Color: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Shape: Peanut
Suggested Preparations / Tips: Snack nut and for baking
Commonly Cooked: In Processing
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: United States: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Reference: Wikipedia

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