- Peanut flour is made from crushed, fully or partly defatted peanuts.
- Peanut flour, depending on the quantity of fat removed, is highly protein-dense, providing up to 31.32g per cup (60g). Culinary professionals use peanut flour as a thickener for soups, a flavor and aromatic enhancer in breads, pastries and main dishes.
- Peanut flour, defatted, is listed as being very nutritional and is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
- It is also a good source of dietary fiber, thiamine, folate, potassium and zinc, and a very good source of protein, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and manganese.