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peanut seed kernels of the plant Arachis hypogaea cultivated as a commercial crop. Made into peanut meal after the oil is extracted. The kernels and meal are subject to fungal growth and may cause aflatoxicosis. Called also groundnut. peanut hulls a source of supplementary fiber in manufactured pet foods; it is high in lignin. peanut meal residue after the extraction of peanut oil; a high protein (40 to 50%) feed supplement; low in methionine, lysine and tryptophan. May be mixed with hulls when it becomes of less value because of the high (30%) of fiber. peanut oil a refined fixed oil extracted from peanuts; used as a solvent for drugs. Patient discussion about Groundnuts. Q. does being allergic to peanuts mean you can’t eat peanuts as a whole nut? Or should you avoid spreads, cookies, cornflakes etc. as well. A. people allergic to peanuts are, most of the times, a very severely allergic people. it has an astounding reaction that can lead to death because of specks of peanuts in a cookie. Read more or ask a question about GroundnutsHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This is Mama Kone who sells groundnuts on market day," said Chantal, clearly pleased with her photo of two older women sitting next to each other in the market, laughing. Most exposure was likely due to maize consumption, although eating other foods such as groundnuts may have contributed. Mary sews and knits, earning food from her captives, whose diet is limited to groundnuts, corn, and wild game. |
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