Functional components of peanuts (Arachis Hypogaea L.) and health benefits: A review

Peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) is one of the most consumed oil seeds worldwide. It belongs to the legume family and has spread to other parts of the world from South America. Peanut has been classified as Virginia, Runner, Spanish, and Valencia depending on the seed stagnation, branching pattern, the plant maturation period, and economic growth. People have consumed peanuts as raw, boiled, oil extracted, paste, roasted (snack), in energy bars and...