All About Peanuts
Tailgate Time with Peanuts
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Georgia Peanut Commission partners with Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young in donating peanut butter to Atlanta-area schools
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Which food group do peanuts belong in?
Peanuts and peanut butter fit into the protein group of the MyPlate. The MyPlate is based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help
Is a peanut really a nut?
Many are surprised to discover the peanut is actually not a nut at all. In fact, it is a legume and belongs to the pea
Are peanuts and peanut butter good for you?
Peanuts contain an incredible 26 percent protein. They fulfill approximately 30% of a 4-6 year old’s and 26% of a 7-10 year old’s Recommended Daily
How is peanut butter made?
First the raw, shelled peanut is roasted and cooled, then the skins are blanched. The blanched peanut kernels are electronically sorted or hand picked to
Where do peanuts grow?
Today 70 counties in Georgia produced 965,000 tons of peanuts with Mitchell, Worth, Miller, Decatur and Early counties producing the most. Georgia has approximately 14,000
How many types of peanuts are there?
Although peanuts come in many varieties, there are four basic types grown in the United States today. They are: Runner, Spanish, Valencia and Virginia. Each
Where to buy Georgia Peanuts
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