Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an annual herbaceous plant in the legume family. An important agricultural crop, it originates from South America, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years.

Peanuts are used in cooking, confectionery, oils, and in animal husbandry for livestock feed.

Cultivated in temperate and tropical zones around the world, especially in the United States, China, India, Nigeria and other countries.

Peanuts are rich in protein, fatty acids, vitamins (especially vitamin E), and minerals (like magnesium and phosphorus).