Peanuts (Groundnuts):
A nutrient-rich legume prized for its high protein, oil, and healthy fat content. Widely used in food (oil, butter, snacks), animal feed, and biofuel production.
**Primary Sources:**
**Top Producers:** China, India, the U.S. (Georgia, Texas), Nigeria, and Sudan.
– **Growing Regions:** Thrives in warm climates with well-drained soils; major cultivation in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
**Key Fact:**
Though called a “nut,” it grows underground as part of the *Fabaceae* (bean/legume) family.
