The Rise of Peanuts During the Pandemic - National Peanut Board
WEBJun 2, 2023 · Examine the surge in peanut popularity during the pandemic, america’s ultimate comfort food. A detailed analysis by the National Peanut Board.
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WEBAug 5, 2024 · Navigating USDA’s New Nutritional Standards: How Peanuts Can Power Up Your School Menu. With USDA's Final Rule targeting sodium and added sugars, peanuts offer a tasty, nutrient-packed sol... The concept of an allergen-free or hypoallergenic peanut is not new, but from time to time, NPB sees...
Peanut Nutrition 101 - National Peanut Board
WEBAug 14, 2023 · Not only tasty and versatile, peanuts have a variety of vitamins and minerals in every bite, giving you more energy to live a vibrant life. The Dietary Guidelines recommend a plant-forward way of eating, which definitely includes peanuts, a great plant-based protein option.
25 Fun Facts about Peanuts & Peanut Butter - National Peanut Board
WEBAug 15, 2023 · 25 Fun Facts about Peanuts & Peanut Butter. Aug 15, 2023. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts. It takes 3.2 gallons of water to produce 1 ounce of peanuts.
Peanut Country USA: Where Peanuts Thrive - National Peanut Board
WEBAs of 2019, the United States planted about two percent of the world acreage of peanuts but grew over five percent of the world’s crop because of higher yields per acre. The bulk of the world’s peanut production comes mainly from, China, India, Nigeria, Sudan, Burma, Argentina and Senegal.
Did You Know That There Are 4 Different Types of Peanuts?
WEBAug 14, 2023 · All peanuts come from the same plant, Arachis hypogaea, and today’s peanut is genetically almost completely identical to its original ancestor dating back over 10,000 years. That said, today we have different “types” of peanuts as a result of years of both wild and selective breeding.
Peanuts are the Food of the Future. Here's why. - National Peanut …
WEBSep 1, 2023 · With a population that will reach nine billion by 2050, there is a real need for sustainably sourced foods. Water-efficient, nutrient and energy-dense crops, such as peanuts, are key to meeting the food supply and nutrition demands of the future.
Peanut Per Capita Consumption: New Record for Second Year in a …
WEBOCTOBER 18, 2021 – ATLANTA – For the second year in a row, the check off for America’s peanut farmers celebrates an unprecedented level of per capita peanut consumption. Calculated based on USDA and U.S. Census data, per capita peanut consumption has risen to an all-time high of 7.9 pounds in 2021.
Peanuts Are The Crop of Now - nationalpeanutboard.org
WEBPeanuts are the seventh most valuable crop in the U.S., with a farm value of more than $1 billion. Aside from their contribution to the economy, peanuts help us fight hunger in communities of need, whether in the US or abroad.
Mythbusters: Peanuts and Aflatoxin - National Peanut Board
WEBRigorous cleaning, shelling, sorting and blanching (removal of peanut skins) are key steps in identifying and eliminating damaged peanuts which may have developed aflatoxin from getting into the food supply.
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