Description

Raw Peanuts (Groundnuts)

The Time pass snacks for most Indians, Peanuts are also known as Groundnuts or Earthnuts or Moongphali are the most common and cheapest healthy snack available all around the year. Although they are called nuts they belong to the leguminous family. They can be eaten boiled or roasted or even now made into Peanut Butter. They make a very healthy garnish in our Poha or can be used along with Gur (Jaggery) to make Chikki. They can be fried and served with Chillies and Onions or wrapped into Besan and deep fried.

Although Peanuts are mostly considered a time pass snack they pack a punch when it comes to nutrition and health benefits.

Health Benefits

• Very good source of plant proteins.
• Low in carbs and high in fibers, peanuts are have really low Glycemic Index making them an ideal snack of Diabetics.
• Loaded with good fats they keep you full for a long time thus very helpful in weight management.
• Packed with Vitamin B, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Niacin, Folates etc. Peanuts are very good for Brain.
• Manganese and Phosphorous help in maintaining healthy and strong bones.
• Zinc present in Peanuts help in the production of Vitamin A which is good for eyes.
• Handful of peanuts consumed daily help in increasing the Good Cholesterol in our body.

Why HOSH

At HOSH our philosophy is aligned with the Slow Food Movement and Fair Trade. Our conscious effort embraces Ethical-Sourcing directly from farmers. Our Farmers use the natural methods of cultivation and harvest. When you buy HOSH products you enable us to support farmers who are engaged in natural/organic methods of farming. It’s a wholesome harmony that benefits everyone involved including Mother Nature.