Tag: Peanut shell

While peanuts are packed with nutrients, a study shows that their shells are composed of over 60% indigestible crude fiber. So, is it good to eat groundnut shell, or is this crunchy casing a potential health hazard best left uneaten?

According to the Peanut Institute, the thin, reddish-brown skin that clings to a peanut kernel is packed with powerful antioxidants, even more so than the peanut itself. While the skin is safe and beneficial to eat, the hard outer shell is an entirely different story. This article will definitively answer: can you eat the brown part of a peanut?

Did you know a groundnut has two distinct outer layers, not just one hard shell? The thick, fibrous outer casing is the hull, while the thin, papery cover surrounding the edible kernel is known as the skin or testa. Each layer has a unique composition and purpose, from protecting the seed to providing rich antioxidants.