nutrition






 

Question by  mysconnie (21)

What is the nutrition value in peanut shells?

Obviously lots of fiber?

 
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Answer by  LouB (294)

There is some fiber that is in peanut shells, but it is best to stray away from eating the shells. The outer shell will contain dirt and particulates that you can never completely remove. If you are looking for high fiber, eat fruit such as apples, blueberries or raspberries. These all have more fiber than peanuts.

 
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Answer by  fliptop (126)

A peanut shell is primarily composed of cellulose which is indigestible plant fiber which means it's full of fiber. It'll also be loaded with salt so watch out!

 
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Answer by  Betty0320 (734)

Yes, peanut shells are a huge source of fiber, but because of the Big Agro way of growing, harvesting and transporting peanuts, they can contain aflatoxins, which can be deadly.

 
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Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

There is no nutritional value on peanut shells. They may even be harmful in some cases because they may contain mold. They are considered agricultural waste.

 
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Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

Peanut shells have a very high fiber content but very little else, unless you are eating salted peanut shells, in which case there is also a lot of sodium.

 
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Answer by  G12345 (1808)

There is absolutely no nutritional value. Your body is incapable of digesting the cellulose that makes up the penut shells. You are just feeding yourself volume that will come out the other end and risk of bezoar.

 
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Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

There is no nutritional value in peanut shells whatsoever. As a matter of fact it is recommended to avoid them, in certain circumstances they can be toxic.

 
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Answer by  chimbee1 (199)

The consumption of peanut shells by humans is considered not only low in any nutritional value other than fiber but in some instances, it can lead to the person absorbing dangerous fungi and toxic metals as peanut shells have an ability to absorb these metals through rain and waste water.

 
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Answer by  G12345 (1808)

There is no nutrition value to penut shells other than the fiber you mention becuase penut shells are made up of cellulose which is a polymer that your body is not capable of breaking down to absorbable nutrients. I suggest you get fiber from a different source as the shells may lead to a bezoar.

 
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