peanut

A species of legume, Arachis hypogaea, which is high in protein, energy and nutritional value, and rich in niacin, antioxidants, resveratrol and coenzyme Q10.

Emergency
Peanuts are a very common cause of foreign-body aspirates, and represent about 10% of all symptomatic foreign material retrieved by endoscopy of children.

Immunology
Peanut allergy is the most common cause of death from food allergy; 150/year die in the US from food allergies.

Metabolism
Peanuts contain oxalates that can crystallise in the form of kidney and gallstones, and should be avoided by those with kidney or gallbladder disease.

Toxicology
Peanuts are susceptible to mould and the frequently occurring presence of aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus.

Patient discussion about peanut

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.

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There is no cure for nut allergies, although several preliminary studies suggest that it may be possible to temper a reaction to peanuts with immunotherapy.

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IBS notes that many new products have been introduced to the market in recent years that go beyond the traditional smooth and chunky peanut butter varieties.

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According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of raw peanuts contain 567 calories and the following nutrients in grams (g), milligrams (mg), or micrograms (mcg):

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Many vendors on pushcarts are also seen selling the seasonal delight of crispy peanuts at every corner of the cities.

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Peanut butter is an extremely popular spread, filling and tasty, and it's perfect on toast in the morning or for a mid-afternoon snack.

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Ineffect, the peanut program became agovernment-mandated price discrimination program in which peanuts for human consumption would be sold at a much higher price in the United States than peanuts that were exported or used for crush.

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SWABI -- Peanut harvest is in full swing in various areas of Chota Lahor tehsil here and the season would continue till the end of next month.

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