Peanut flour facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Peanut flour

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Type	Flour
Main ingredients	Peanuts
Variations	Light roast/dark roast
Nutritional value (per 100 g serving)	Protein 52.2 g Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrate 34.7 g

Peanut flour is a special type of flour. It is made from peanuts that have been crushed. Most of the fat has been removed from these peanuts. This process is called "defatting."

Because much of the fat is gone, peanut flour is packed with protein. It can have over 52.2 grams (1.84 oz) of protein in just 100 grams (3.5 oz)! Chefs use peanut flour in many ways. They use it to make soups thicker. It also adds a great flavor and smell to breads, pastries, and main dishes.

Types of Peanut Flour

Peanut flour comes in different types. These types depend on how much it is roasted. They also depend on how much fat is left in it.

Light Roast Peanut Flour

Light roast peanut flour has a very mild flavor. It also has a light smell. There are two main kinds:

• Light roast 12% fat: This type has the least flavor and smell. It is used when you don't want a strong peanut taste.
• Light roast 28% fat: This one gives a bit more flavor and smell. It is good for dishes where you want a subtle peanut hint.

Dark Roast Peanut Flour

Dark roast peanut flour has a much stronger peanut taste. It also has a rich peanut smell. Both types of dark roast are used when a bold peanut flavor is desired.

• Dark roast 12% fat: This version has a strong flavor.
• Dark roast 28% fat: This one has an even stronger flavor than the 12% fat dark roast.

Powdered Peanut Butter

You can mix peanut flour with sugar and salt. This creates a powdered version of peanut butter. Since most of the oil is removed from peanut flour, this powdered peanut butter is much lower in fat. It can have up to 88% less fat than regular peanut butter!

Powdered peanut butter is very useful. You can use it when you are baking cakes or cookies. It is also great for cooking and making desserts.

Nutritional Value of Peanut Flour

Defatted peanut flour is very healthy. It has very little fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. It is also a good source of many important nutrients.

It provides a lot of dietary fiber. It also has thiamin, folate, potassium, and zinc. Plus, it is an excellent source of protein, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

Keep in mind that the exact amounts can change. This depends on the specific brand or product.