Peanuts
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Botanical Name |
Arachis hypogaea |
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Family |
Fabaceae |
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Other Names |
Arachis, groundnuts, monkey nuts |
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Native to |
Africa |
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Parts Used |
Nuts |
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Constituents |
Fixed oil (45% approx) consisting of glycerides of oleic and linoleic acids. Tannins |
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Nutritional |
Protein, zinc, iron, vitamins E, B1, B2, B3 |
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Other Notes |
A legume |