Peanuts are highlighted in June festivals and Brazil’s trade balance

With or without skin, roasted, fried or roasted, peanuts are a food recognized for its nutritional value and versatility. Protagonist of June festivals and regional celebrations, it is used in both sweet and savory dishes. “Peanuts are a legume and, because they have this nature, they are a very nutritious and healthy food due to their chemical composition, rich in nutrients, proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals, important for the functioning and maintenance of our health”, says Cristiano Fantin, president of Abex-BR, the association that represents the segment. São Paulo accounts for 90% of national production, and the crop has a good turnover with sugar cane, a prominent crop in the state. In the last decade, the peanut planting area in Brazil grew by 130%, allowing the country to stand out in the trade balance. Last year, grain exports exceeded US$600 million, placing Brazil among the main exporters in the world. Consumer interest in peanuts and their derivatives ...