Peanuts aren't nuts—they're legumes
Technically, a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., like beans and peas. The leguminosae family consists of edible seeds enclosed in pods. Peanuts grow underground, unlike all the other "real" nuts—like hazelnuts and chestnuts—which grow on trees and are considered You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. By this measure, walnuts and pecans are actually legumes too! Still, it's easier to just call the whole lot of 'em "nuts." If you want to be a huge stickler, though, you can call them all "culinary nuts."
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