Peanuts or Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Peanuts are rich in healthy fats, protein and fibre. Groundnut kernels contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein.

Peanuts can be eaten raw, used in recipes, made into solvents and oils, medicines, textile materials, and peanut butter, as well as many other uses. Boiled peanuts are a preparation of raw, unshelled green peanuts boiled in brine and often eaten as a snack. More recently, fried peanut recipes have emerged – allowing both shell and nut to be eaten.

Nigeria is one of  the major groundnut producing countries.