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HEERA RED PEANUTS 375G
HEERA RED PEANUTS 375G
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π₯ HEERA Red Peanuts 375G (Groundnuts)
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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.
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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.
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Culinary and Usage
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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). |
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πͺ Nutritional Highlights (Per 100g)
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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.
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Storage
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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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