Peanuts or groundnuts are a valuable oilseed in the legume family, but they taste more like a nut. Therefore, peanuts are more often referred to as a nut than a legume. Peanuts are grown primarily in China, India, Vietnam, South Africa, USA, Argentina and Brazil. Roasted crushed peanuts are a finishing semi-finished product used in the confectionery and bakery industries.
