Question

Seeds of Arachis hypogea are rich in

• A. Protein and nicotinic acid
• B. Fats and lecithin
• C. Vitamin $B_1$, $B_2$, $B_6$ and E
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The peanut or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is a species in the family Fabaceae (commonly known as the bean, pea or legume family). The peanut was probably first domesticated and cultivated in the valleys of Paraguay. Peanut oil is high in energy; 100 g oil provides 884 calories. Peanut oil has very good lipid profile. It has saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (SFA: MUFA: PUFA= 18: 49: 33) in healthy proportions. Wonderfully pleasant, sweet-flavored peanut oil is low in saturated fats, free from cholesterol, contains essential fatty acid (linoleic acid) making it as one of the healthiest cooking oils. Being a vegetable oil, it is a good source of plant sterols, especially sitosterol. Peanut oil contains valuable amounts of anti-oxidant vitamin E. Peanut oil is also rich in vitamins, such as niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thyamin and proteins and lecithin. Thus, option D is correct.