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Fact: Peanuts aren’t technically nuts They’re legumes. According to Merriam-Webster , a nut is only a nut if it’s “a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel.” That means walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios aren’t nuts either . They’re seeds. If a tasty bag of peanuts is one of your favorite go-to items for a healthier snack , take note: That's actually not a nut you're munching on. While they sport the "nut" name, peanuts are actually a legume, making them a member of the family of plant-based items that includes lentils, beans and soybeans. True to the legume family, a peanut is composed of an edible seed that grows inside a pod. One reason you may not readily associate peanuts with those more familiar legumes is that you don't eat the peanut's dry and brittle pod, like you do with many legumes -- the green bean, for instance. baibaz/Shutterstock It’s no lie that people are nuts about nuts—and...
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