June 2020 Week 3- Peanuts aren’t technically nuts

Post date: Jun 18, 2020 6:48:40 PM

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.