USA -- the peanut powerhouse

摘要

Research evidence increasingly shows that peanuts and peanut butter may have positive health benefits. These findings provide an excellent foundation for peanut-based products from the USA to be positioned as high-value products for European consumers and Europe's food processing industry. Traditionally consumed as snack peanuts, inshell produce and peanut butter, peanut ingredients are playing an increasing role in food product preparation. The most popular formulation for peanut flour, available in either 12 percent or 28 percent fat, is in peanut butter-flavoured coatings and baking drops. Peanut flour is also used for high protein nutritional or diet bars, dry sauce mixes and seasoning blends. In confectionery applications, peanut flour helps control fat migration and boosts flavour in peanut butter-filled products.