general description
Home of the wild peanut, popularly known as the “Chinese
nut “,” peanut “,” Chinese pistachio “is not known for certain.
According to a popular hypothesis in the .th century, this product used
planters of the New World, as cheap and satisfying food for African
slaves, gained popularity in North America, which to this
day is one of the leaders in its export.
Most of the peanuts produced in the States and other countries are used
as agricultural feed, and also finds application as raw material
for the production of highly nutritious peanut butter with
a mass of a wide variety of healing properties.
The oil was invented in 1890 by a nutritionist who was looking for
alternative food for vegetarians. He worked to create
a plant product capable of competing in value
with meat, chicken egg or cheese.
The scope of application of peanut butter is very diverse – given
herbal product is widely used in home
cosmetology and cooking, bakery, pharmaceutical and confectionery
industry, used in the manufacture of margarine and soap.
How to choose
A quality oil should have a uniform color, consistency and
specific aroma. It is worth remembering that peanut butter tends to be
darker than olive and sunflower, so you shouldn’t be scared
dark shade.
When buying oil, it is advisable to carefully study its composition in order to
there were no artificial flavors or preservatives in it. The present
oil is a completely natural product.
How to store
Depending on the production technology, the shelf life of the oil is
from 6 to 12 months at temperatures up to 25 degrees.
In cooking
Unrefined oilobtained using cold
pressing the fruit pulp, has a reddish-brown color, sweetish
smell, bright nutty taste, and is a popular ingredient in
Indian dishes,
Chinese, Japanese and Thai
and Korean
the kitchen.
Refined oilwith a light yellow color,
not so pronounced aroma and taste, enjoys success in European
and American cooking.
Due to the fairly high content of easily digestible proteins
and fat, peanut butter is considered an excellent dietary product and
is widely used as a component of nutrition for vegetarians
(in particular, in terms of energy and nutritional value, it is rich in amino acids
and is not inferior to meat, chicken eggs and cream). Energizing
the oil that creates a feeling of satiety is quite often used by fashion models,
those who want to get rid of excess weight, and people whose activities
associated with heavy loads. It is also rich in vitamins E, D
and A, iodine, calcium, phosphorus and zinc, necessary for the development
the child’s body, therefore, it is increasingly being used in children’s
nutrition.
Perfect for dressing soups and salads, cooking
meat and vegetable dishes, sauces for meat, desserts, pancakes with fruit
and curd filling, unrefined butter can also transform
aroma and taste of even such simple dishes as cereals, mashed potatoes and other side dishes.
And added to the dough gives a unique aroma and nutty flavor.
a variety of pastries.
Highly resistant to heat and delicate aroma, refined
oil is often used for frying,
grilling, stir-fry or deep-fried mushrooms,
potatoes, fish, shrimps, meat, fruits. And when cooking
in deep-fried and frying of the above products, this oil is required
2-3 times less than traditional sunflower.
Calorie content of peanut butter
Peanut butter is high in calories, it contains 895 kcal. because of
such a high calorie and fat content is not recommended to use
more than 3-4 tablespoons of this product per day.
Nutritional value per 100 grams:
Proteins, g Fats, g Carbohydrates, g Ash, g Water, g Calorie content, kcal – 99.4 0.2 – 0.4 895
Benefits of peanut butter
Composition and presence of nutrients
Excellent taste and nutritional value
oil contains a lot of easily digestible fats necessary for the body
amino acids, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as substances
beneficially affecting the state of the nervous, digestive,
cardiovascular and immune systems.
The oil contains 50-60 percent oleic monounsaturated
Omega acids
9, 15-30 percent Omega
6, negligible amount of Omega
3 (about 1%) and 20 percent saturated acids. Contained
in oil, polyunsaturated acids in combination help to improve
work of blood vessels and heart, nervous and reproductive systems, strengthening of immunity,
normalization of cholesterol levels and hormonal balance.
Peanut Butter Is A Great Source Of Antioxidants
A and E, which, in combination, have a good effect on the state of blood vessels and
skin, contribute to the improvement of vision, have an immunostimulating,
wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect.
The oil also contains a complex of B vitamins, which are involved in
in carbohydrate, water-salt, protein, lipid metabolism, playing
the most important role in the process of hematopoiesis. In addition, they regulate
the work of the nervous, muscular, as well as the digestive and cardiovascular
systems, contribute to the maintenance of hormonal balance in the body.
Vitamins B are also needed for the health of the skin, hair, as well as nails, for
strong immunity and good vision.
Peanut butter is also rich in choline (vitamin B4) needed for synthesis
phospholipids (preventing liver infiltration and the development of gallstone
disease), proteins and acetylcholine, which provides normal
the work of the nervous system.
Quite a lot of vitamin D, which is necessary for growth and regeneration.
bones, strengthening immunity, prevention of endocrine, oncological
and cardiovascular ailments.
Contained betaine promotes protein absorption and improves functioning
liver.
The specific feature of the oil is the concentration of polyphenol
resveratrol, which has antitumor and antioxidant activity,
contributes to the prevention of diabetes, normalizes the balance of estrogen
in the body of women, lowering cholesterol,
improves liver function and stimulates collagen production.
In addition, according to recent studies, resveratrol contained
in peanut oil, is the most effective remedy in the fight against excess
weight.
Useful and healing properties
In medicine, oil is most often used as a means for
prevention and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous
systems, diseases of the blood, gallbladder, liver and biliary
ways.
This oil, like pumpkin seed oil, has long been known as the most effective
choleretic agent. It has an excellent hepatoprotective
action, stimulating the processes of bile formation and separation, restores
structure of the liver, preventing the accumulation of deposits and preventing
development of inflammation. In this regard, the introduction of peanut butter in
daily diet is useful for the prevention and treatment of gallstone
diseases, dyskinesia, fatty infiltration, cirrhosis
and hepatitis.
In addition, the oil, thanks to its wound healing and anti-inflammatory
action, is the most effective remedy for the treatment of ailments
digestive system associated with erosive and ulcerative and inflammatory
damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines.
Peanut butter is good for diabetes,
diseases of the cardiovascular system and blood. It has long found
use in the therapy of hemorrhagic diathesis and hemophilia. Besides
this, this product can be used in the prevention and treatment
anemia
since it plays an essential role in the synthesis of hemoglobin.
It also helps lower cholesterol levels by preventing
the appearance of atheromatous plaques on the walls of blood vessels, normalize pressure
and contribute to a decrease in permeability and an increase in elasticity
vessels. This product is also needed for the well-coordinated work of the myocardium.
(heart muscle). This is why unrefined oil is good for you.
for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis,
hypertension, coronary artery disease, strokes and heart attacks.
The oil also improves the functioning of the nervous system. This product contains many
choline, which is involved in the synthesis of lecithin – the “building material” of cells
brain and nerve fibers. And choline plays an extremely important role in the synthesis
acetylcholine, “responsible” for good memory, concentration,
response to stimuli, coordination of muscle contractions, and orientation.
So, oil greatly improves performance,
have a calming effect on the nerves. In this regard, the product
useful for fatigue, insomnia, irritability,
apathy, depression.
Peanut butter added to the diet is also a preventive measure
Заболевания
Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.
Providing anti-inflammatory bactericidal and wound healing
action unrefined oil is traditionally used to treat
difficult healing and festering wounds, herpes, eczema, exudative
diathesis. It is useful to use this oil externally for hematomas,
associated with vascular disease, injury, or clotting disorders
blood.
Consuming peanut butter on a regular basis can bring significant
benefit:
- for diseases of the organs of vision: reduces the risk of developing glaucoma,
cataracts,
retinopathy, conjunctivitis, macular degeneration and the so-called
Night blindness; - with kidney disease;
- with a decrease in libido and potency, impaired erectile function;
- in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Use in cosmetology
Unrefined oil is an excellent source of nutrients
favorable
affecting the skin, nails and hair, and therefore has an excellent
cosmetic effect.
For example, peanut butter is excellently absorbed without leaving
oily sensation, promotes nutrition, softening and hydration
skin. And thanks to the presence of ingredients that stimulate
collagen synthesis, unrefined oil with regular use
gives it firmness and elasticity. Containing many natural
antioxidants oil restores the protective functions of the epidermis,
and also prevents skin aging associated with ultraviolet
rays or imbalance of hormones.
Due to these properties, peanut oil is used in cosmetology.
as:
- component of hygiene products: oil with a delicate aroma often
used as an ingredient in shampoos and soaps; - aromatherapy oils;
- massage oil;
- base oil for various care products for aging, flaky,
sensitive and dry skin (balms, lotions, creams, creams); - skin care products for children;
- regenerating and nourishing ingredient in masks for colored
or damaged hair.
Dangerous properties of peanut butter
Peanut butter is not recommended for people who have
allergy to nuts, as well as asthma patients.
Those who suffer from joint diseases (gout,
arthrosis,
arthritis)
and increased blood clotting, this product should be consumed
carefully.
