𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐲! . . . . . . . . . #fyp #peanutsquishy #peanut #baking #review . . . . . . . . . . . A peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an edible seed that grows inside a pod. Even though it is called a "nut", it is actually a legume belonging to the pea and bean family (Fabaceae). [1, 2, 3, 4] ## Key Facts * Growth: The plant flowers above the ground, then sends down a stalk-like structure called a "peg" that buries the fertilized ovules. The pods mature entirely underground. [3, 5] * Origin: They are native to South America and were spread globally through trade and exploration. [3, 6] * Common Names: They are also called groundnuts, goobers, monkey nuts, or earthnuts. [4, 5, 6] * Uses: Peanuts are eaten roasted or salted, crushed into [peanut butter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut), pressed for [peanut oil](https://www.britannica.com/plant/peanut), or used in various global cuisines and candies. [7, 8] * Nutrition: They are rich in plant protein, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, though they can trigger severe, potentially fatal allergic reactions in some people. [1, 7, 8] Would you like to know more about peanut health benefits, how to grow them at home, or recipes using peanuts? [1] [https://www.health.harvard.edu](https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/legume-of-the-month-peanuts) [2] [https://recipes.howstuffworks.com](https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/peanuts-not-classified-as-nuts.htm) [3] [https://www.britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/plant/peanut) [4] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/HardyFarmsPeanuts1/posts/%EF%B8%8Ffun-fact%EF%B8%8Fwhy-is-a-peanut-called-a-peanut-it-got-its-name-because-of-the-hard-nu/863458225820680/) [5] [https://simple.wikipedia.org](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut) [6] [https://www.sciencedirect.com](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/peanut) [7] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut) [8] [https://www.healthline.com](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/peanuts) — TikTok @catboi1232