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Peanut: Quick Facts

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Scientists discover a surprising brain benefit of eating peanuts every day • Nov. 1, 2026, 8:25 AM ET (Science Daily)

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Also Known As groundnut • Arachis hypogaea • goober • earthnut

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Peanut plant
Smiling African-American father and daughter in a kitchen, with the daughter cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a plate while the father assists.
Close-up of several peanut pods (Arachis hypogaea) growing on the plant, with roots and green leaves visible in the background.
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Men sifting peanuts in baskets, Georgetown, Gambia.
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