It is a 100% energy food. It is an important source of vegetable protein. The oil it contains is pure peanut oil, rich in vitamin E and cholesterol free. Peanuts are grains abounding in good fats and antioxidants. They contain as many antioxidants as strawberries or black berries and even more than apples and carrots have. Never the less, it is important to mind your portions. A single tablespoon of peanut butter is 16g, 56 calories. One and a half ounces of peanuts taken daily can prevent heart disease.
It is used in sandwiches and as an ingredient in many mouthwatering and typical Ecuadorian dishes, such as Fanesca, Peanut Sauce, Viche, Crab Soup, etc.
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