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HEERA RED PEANUTS 375G
HEERA RED PEANUTS 375G
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🥜 HEERA Red Peanuts 375G (Groundnuts)
Heera Red Peanuts, also known as groundnuts, are raw, shelled peanuts with their distinctive reddish-pink skin intact. The 375g size is a convenient quantity for both snacking and cooking.
Key Features and Characteristics
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Identity: These are high-quality peanuts (a type of legume, not a tree nut) with the natural, fine red/pink skin still attached.
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Flavor Profile: They offer a classic, earthy, slightly sweet, and robust nutty flavour which becomes richer and more intense upon roasting.
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Texture: They provide a great crunchy texture when roasted, and the skin itself is rich in antioxidants.
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Quality: Heera is known for sourcing premium, natural, and unprocessed ingredients.
Culinary and Usage
Red peanuts are highly versatile and can be used in a huge range of dishes across many global cuisines:
| Usage Category | Dish Examples and Preparation |
| Snacking | Roasted and Salted: A classic preparation. Roasting them at home brings out the fresh flavour and crispness. |
| Baking/Desserts | Used as a topping for cakes, cookies, and ice cream, or blended into homemade peanut brittle and other confections. |
| Asian Cooking | Crushed and sprinkled over Thai stir-fries (like Pad Thai) and curries for texture and flavour, or used in dipping sauces/chutneys. |
| Cooking Basics | Can be ground down to make fresh, rich homemade peanut butter or blended into a paste for thickening stews and sauces. |
| Indian Snacks | Added to poha (flattened rice snack mix) or used as a component in various savouries (namkeen or chivda). |
💪 Nutritional Highlights (Per 100g)
Red peanuts are a powerhouse of nutrition, highly valued for their protein and healthy fat content.
| Component | Typical Value |
| Energy | $2341\text{ kJ} / 564\text{ kcal}$ |
| Protein | $\sim 25\text{ g}$ |
| Fat | $\sim 42 - 46\text{ g}$ |
| Fibre | $\sim 8.5\text{ g}$ |
| Carbohydrates | $\sim 16 - 22\text{ g}$ |
| Vitamins/Minerals | High in Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Niacin. |
Note on the Red Skin: The thin reddish-pink skin contains high levels of antioxidants (including Resveratrol), which are believed to offer additional health benefits.
Storage
To preserve their flavour and crunch, it is best to store the peanuts in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, transfer them to an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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