Peanuts in China and Chopped Peanut Snacks
Peanuts in China Peanuts originated in Brazil, Peru and were firstly introduced to Fujian Province, China in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). A p eanut is known as " a longevity nut" in China. Peanut contains a lot of trace elements, which are beneficial to human body. In terms of its nutrition, the energy of peanut is higher than meat, 20 percent higher than milk and 40 percent higher than eggs. The quantit ies of protein, ribulin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and so on are also higher than milk, meat, eggs. Peanut also involves V itamins A, B, E , K, and lecithin, protein amino acids, choline and oleic acid, arachidic acid, fatty acids, palmitic acids, etc. Processed peanuts, like chopped peanuts can add flavors to various g ourmet food and snacks. It is quite helpful and efficient to use a multifunctional peanut chopper machine or other nut processing machines . Several Delicious Chinese Peanut Snacks B iscuit covered with a layer of roasted chopped peanuts Crispy