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 peanut 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 quantities of protein, ribulin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and so on are also higher than milk, meat, eggs. Peanut also involves Vitamins 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 gourmet 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

 

Biscuit covered with a layer of roasted chopped peanuts

 

Crispy peanut candy

 

Peanut sandwich biscuit

 

Cautions for Peanut Lovers:

1. Peanut is a common food allergen. In North America and Europe, 1% and 0.5% of children and adults are allergic to peanuts.

2. Pay attention to the risk of eating raw peanuts. It is easy to be infected with parasite eggs or other diseases.

3. It is not advisable to eat too many peanuts. Peanuts are high in fat and protein, and a large amount of intake may lead to indigestion and strong skin oil secretion.

4. Moldy peanuts are prone to produce aflatoxin, which is a strong carcinogen and generally cannot be decomposed by heating. Meanwhile, it is also harmful to eat peanuts with lipid oxidation.