Demystifying Nutrition: What Type of Nut Is Actually a Bean?
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Despite its name and widespread culinary use, the ubiquitous peanut is not a true nut but a legume, more closely related to peas and lentils. This surprising fact addresses the question, '**What type of nut is actually a bean?**', and reveals an interesting distinction between botanical science and everyday language.
