Unique Flavor Peanut

Unique Flavor Peanut

In the United States peanuts are the most consumed nut as it comprises 67% of all nut consumption. Despite its name peanuts are actually legumes as it belongs to the botanical family Leguminosae. Peanuts are grown across the world with China accounting for 37% of the world production. Other regions include India, Nigeria, United States and Argentina.

Similar to other cultivated ingredients, how and where the peanut is grown will create flavour variability. A peanut’s taste is largely dependent on how long the legume is able to mature as it is being grown. Light coloured peanuts are less mature while darker colours indicate a more mature nut.