{"id":10149,"date":"2026-09-21T18:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/erdnuss-arachis-hypogaea\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:06:06","slug":"erdnuss-arachis-hypogaea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/erdnuss-arachis-hypogaea\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Arachis hypogaea<small>Legumes (Fabaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The seeds<small>roasted, as a paste, oil or flour<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, roasted, robust<small>raw, more bean-like<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">South America<small>Andean foothills in Bolivia and Argentina<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">High in protein and niacin<small>cheapest \u201enut\u201c on the shelf<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Year-round<small>always import<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The peanut is not a nut, but a legume like beans and peas \u2013 its pods mature underground. It provides more protein than any true nut, as well as niacin, folate, and vitamin E, and it is inexpensive. Two things require attention: mold toxins in spoiled kernels and peanut allergies, which can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The bean that buries itself<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/erdnuss-arachis-hypogaea.jpg\" alt=\"Erdn\u00fcsse in der Schale in einer Holzschale\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\"><em>Hypogea<\/em> is Greek and means &quot;under the earth&quot;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">After fertilization, the peanut flower stalk grows downwards, burrows into the soil, and forms the pod, which usually contains two seeds. Wild ancestors originated in the Andean foothills; in Peru, archaeologists found peanuts that are several thousand years old. The Portuguese and Spanish spread the plant to Africa and Asia.<\/p>\n<p>Today, China, India, Nigeria, and the USA are the largest producers. In West Africa, peanuts are a staple food, for example in peanut soup called maafe. As a legume, they fix nitrogen from the air with the help of rhizobia bacteria, thus improving the soil \u2013 one reason why they are cultivated in rotation with grains in many countries.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What peanuts can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of peanuts provide approximately 26g <strong>protein<\/strong>, Approximately 50 g of fat \u2013 predominantly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated \u2013 and about 8 g of fiber. In addition, there are around 12 mg of <strong>niacin<\/strong>, approximately 240 \u00b5g <strong>Folate<\/strong>, approximately 8 mg <strong>Vitamin E<\/strong> as well as magnesium and potassium. A handful of 30 g covers about a quarter of the daily requirement for niacin and folate.<\/p>\n<p>Large observational studies have shown that regular consumption of nuts and peanuts is associated with fewer cardiovascular diseases; peanuts perform similarly to tree nuts in this regard. Protein, fat, and fiber are very satiating, which is why studies have shown that peanuts, despite their high calorie content, generally do not lead to weight gain when they replace other snacks.<\/p>\n<p>The downside: Salted, oil-fried, or sugar-coated peanuts, and many peanut butter varieties containing sugar and hydrogenated fat, offer little benefit. The most sensible options are natural or dry-roasted kernels and peanut butter made from 100% peanuts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 26 g<\/b><span>Protein per 100g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 12 mg<\/b><span>Niacin per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 240 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Folate per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>30 g<\/b><span>usual portion (a handful)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in peanuts<\/h2>\n<p>Peanuts contain fat (oleic acid, linoleic acid), protein with plenty of arginine, fiber, niacin, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, phytosterols and polyphenols such as resveratrol and p-coumaric acid, especially in the red seed coat.<\/p>\n<p>The allergy is caused by certain storage proteins, most notably Ara h 2. These proteins are heat-stable \u2013 roasting makes peanuts more allergenic rather than less so.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes peanuts stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Peanuts go well with both sweet and spicy dishes - and are an ideal complement to grains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Grain<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Whole-grain bread or rice<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The proteins complement each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fruit<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>apple or banana<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A snack that keeps you full for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sharpness<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Chili &amp; Ginger<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Like in satay sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Sweet potato &amp; tomato<\/i><\/div>\n<p>West African peanut soup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lime<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Makes peanut sauces fresh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Oats<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">in the <i>Porridge<\/i><\/div>\n<p>A spoonful of pur\u00e9e instead of sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Mold<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">never <i>bitter or moldy kernels<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Aflatoxins - throw them away, don&#039;t sort them out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">allergy<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Peanut allergy<\/i><\/div>\n<p>No traces either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">toddlers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">no <i>whole peanuts under 4 years<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Danger of suffocation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Sugar<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>peanut butter with sugar<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Choose a puree from 100 % peanuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not only <i>salted &amp; fried<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Preferably left in its natural state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>humid and warm<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Dry and cool, otherwise mold will form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where they belong<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Peanut soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">West African style with sweet potato and tomato.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Satay sauce<\/span><span class=\"w\">With vegetable skewers or tofu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">peanut butter<\/span><span class=\"w\">On wholemeal bread with banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Peanut noodles<\/span><span class=\"w\">Asian style with vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Gado-Gado<\/span><span class=\"w\">Indonesian salad with peanut sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With a spoonful of peanut butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stir-fried vegetables<\/span><span class=\"w\">With roasted peanuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Energy balls<\/span><span class=\"w\">With rolled oats and dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">dressing<\/span><span class=\"w\">Peanut butter, lime, soy sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cooked peanuts<\/span><span class=\"w\">Saltwater street snack in Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Roast raw peanuts in the oven at 175\u00b0C for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning them occasionally. They taste better and fresher than pre-roasted ones \u2013 and you can see every kernel before it ends up in your mouth.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Apple with peanut butter as a filling meal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Apple and peanut snack<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash an apple, remove the core and cut into wedges.<\/li>\n<li>Place 1 heaped tablespoon of peanut butter (100g peanuts, no sugar) into a small bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon, if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Dip the apple slices and eat them slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>As a snack to combat afternoon cravings: Protein, fat, and fiber keep you feeling full longer than sweets or white bread. A nutritional tip, not a treatment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One snack a day, about 15 to 20 g of peanut butter. Only for people without a peanut allergy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, the peanut is considered (<em>Mungphali<\/em>) described as sweet, heavy, oily and heating - nourishing for Vata, for Pitta and Kapha only in small quantities, best roasted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the peanut is called... <em>Huasheng<\/em>. It is considered sweet and neutral, is said to strengthen the middle and moisten the lungs; the red seed coat was traditionally used for bleeding disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Peanuts are among the most common triggers of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Allergy sufferers avoid even traces of peanuts and carry an emergency kit with an adrenaline auto-injector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infants:<\/strong> Studies like LEAP show that early introduction of nuts to at-risk children can prevent allergies. However, in infants with severe eczema or known allergies, nuts should only be introduced after consulting a doctor and always as a smooth puree, never as whole nuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aflatoxins:<\/strong> Do not eat moldy, discolored, shriveled or bitter-tasting peanuts and throw away the entire package - aflatoxins are carcinogenic and heat-stable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toddlers:<\/strong> No whole peanuts for children under 4 years old - choking hazard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy:<\/strong> Approximately 600 kcal per 100 g; a handful is a sensible portion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sojabohne-glycine-max\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Soybean<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other protein-rich legume.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/cashew-anacardium-occidentale\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Cashew<\/span><span class=\"d\">The mild nut for creams.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/suesskartoffel-ipomoea-batatas\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">sweet potato<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the peanut soup.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/linsen-lens-culinaris\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">lenses<\/span><span class=\"d\">Legume and source of protein.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/reis-oryza-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">rice<\/span><span class=\"d\">Supplements protein.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/chili-capsicum-annuum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">chili<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the satay sauce.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Peanuts, all types, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Du Toit G et al. <em>Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy.<\/em> New England Journal of Medicine 2015; 372(9): 803\u2013813.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> BMC Medicine 2016; 14: 207.<\/li>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM). <em>Risk assessment of aflatoxins in food.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2020; 18(3): 6040.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): Consumer information on mold toxins (mycotoxins) in food.<\/li>\n<li>Kopp MV et al. <em>S3 guideline on allergy prevention.<\/em> Allergology 2022; 45(3): 153\u2013194.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erdnuss (Arachis hypogaea) Botanischer Name Arachis hypogaeaH\u00fclsenfr\u00fcchtler (Fabaceae) Verwendet wird Die Samenger\u00f6stet, als Mus, \u00d6l oder Mehl Geschmack Nussig, ger\u00f6stet kr\u00e4ftigroh eher bohnenartig Herkunft S\u00fcdamerikaAndenvorland in Bolivien und Argentinien Bekannt f\u00fcr Viel Eiwei\u00df und Niacing\u00fcnstigste \u201eNuss\u201c im Regal Saison Ganzj\u00e4hrigimmer Import Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda &amp; TCMWarnhinweisePassend<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10148,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10149","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10149"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10149\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}