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Thursday 28 January 2016

Some Important Nutrients In Groundnut Skin.


Groundnut skin or groundnut testa is the dark reddish coating that is usually removed from the kernel. It is usually discarded as waste or used as animal feed.  Consuming groundnut skin has a lot to offer in terms of nutrition and health benefits.


Groundnut skins are rich in phenolic compounds which are antioxidants that help to protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.

Groundnut skins resveratrol which is found in wine and grapes.  Resveratrol protects the body from inflammation and has antimicrobial properties.

Groundnut skins are rich in fiber which is highly beneficial to health. Including the skins when you
eat groundnuts increases dietary fiber intake to some extent.

In Nigeria, eating boiled groundnut and groundnut soup are two easy ways to eat them with the skin. You may also choose to eat some of the skin with roasted groundnuts sometimes to get more nutrients.


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