Tag: Unblanched peanuts

Millions of tons of this thin, papery material are discarded annually during the processing of peanuts, a significant amount of food waste that holds surprising nutritional value. This often-overlooked skin, scientifically known as the testa, plays a critical role in the peanut's life cycle and carries a wealth of beneficial compounds. But why is it removed, and should you be eating it?

Studies have shown that the thin, reddish-brown skin of a peanut contains powerful antioxidants that rival those found in green tea. This fact prompts an important nutritional question: are unblanched peanuts healthier than their skinless, blanched counterparts, or is the difference negligible for a healthy diet?