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The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume "bean" family (Fabaceae). The cultivated peanut was probably first domesticated in the valleys of Perú. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm (0.98 to 1.6 ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, pinnate with four leaflets (two opposite pairs; no terminal leaflet), each leaflet 1 to 7 cm (⅜ to 2¾ in) long and 1 to 3 cm (⅜ to 1 inch) broad. The flowers are a typical peaflower in shape, 2 to 4 cm (¾ to 1½ in) across, yellow with reddish veining. After pollination, the fruit develops into a legume 3 to 7 cm (1.2 to 2.8 in) long, containing 1 to 4 seeds, which forces its way underground to mature. Hypogaea means "under the earth."
Peanuts are known by many other local names, like earthnuts, ground nuts, goober peas, monkey nuts, pygmy nuts and pig nuts.
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Can you take a jar of peanut butter in your carry on?
Peanut butter is usually considered a gel and is taken away in the USA.
Is the fat in peanut butter good or bad?
The fat is peanut butter comes from natural oils and is considered a healthy fat.
What is another word for peanut?
There is only one word in the English language that could even be considered synonymous to that of the term peanut. This word, synonymous with peanut, is trifle.
Why does peanut butter cause gas?
No, it's considered a liquid.
Is peanut butter considered dairy?
Dairy consists of foods made from milk. Peanut butter is not made of milk so no, it's not dairy.
Is peanut classifield as a fruit?
Peanuts are not considered afruit. They are in the legume family with beans.
Is peanut butter a protein foods or empty calories?
There are different types of peanut butter. Natural peanut butter is considered a good source of protein and healthy oils/fats. The commercial brands of peanut butter have added sugars and fats, which make them less healthy.
Is a hot dog a liquid?
No but peanut butter is considered a liquid as far as airline security goes. You can't carry on peanut butter.
Is peanut butter considered a protein in the food group?
Yes, its rich in protein (peanuts)
Is peanut butter good for your?
Yes. Peanut butter - in particular the organic and natural varieties - is considered a source of healthy nut oils, and a good source of vegetarian protein.
Why does peanut is not considered as flour when grounded?
Peanuts have so much natural oils that when they are crushed and ground they don't become floury, they form a paste and become peanut butter.
Is peanuts a fruit?
The fruit of the peanut plant is the "shell" of the peanut. It is a simple, dry fruit. The peanut is considered a legume, but a legume is a type of simple fruit. The peanut itself, or the delicious part that we eat, is actually the seed of the peanut plant. So, botanically speaking, the peanut shell is the fruit and the peanut itself is the seed.
