🌱 Peanuts (scientific name: Arachis hypogaea) are an annual legume native to South America and now widely cultivated in warm regions around the world.
🥜 Peanuts grow in underground pods and are rich in oil and protein, making them an important grain and oil crop.
🌿 Peanuts are short, drought-tolerant, and highly adaptable, making them suitable for both food production and oil processing and feed.
📅 Peanuts typically mature in 120-150 days, with harvest typically occurring in autumn.
🥜 Edible Uses:
• Fresh peanuts can be cooked and enjoyed, offering a unique flavor.
• Roasted and shelled peanuts are a common snack.
• They are used in food preparations such as peanut butter, peanut oil, and peanut candy.
🌱 Agricultural Uses:
• Peanut vines are nutritious livestock feed.
• Peanut shells and straw are often used as organic fertilizer to improve soil structure.
🏭 Industrial Uses:
• Peanut oil is an important edible vegetable oil and is also used in soap and lubricant production.
• Peanut protein and peanut shells can be used for biomass energy development.
💊 Healthcare Uses:
• Peanuts are rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin E, which contribute to cardiovascular health.
• Peanuts and their extracts have certain therapeutic benefits in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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