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Peanuts
- Waisted shell containing several kernels
- Brown netted shell and reddish kernel skins
- Elongated firm kernels inside
Dry goods & condiments
Peanuts
Waisted shell containing several kernels; Brown netted shell and reddish kernel skins; Elongated firm kernels inside.
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3 identity clues
- Waisted shell containing several kernels
- Brown netted shell and reddish kernel skins
- Elongated firm kernels inside
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 花生
- English
- Peanuts
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Kacang tanah
- Tagalog
- Mani
How to identify it
Check these features together: Waisted shell containing several kernels; Brown netted shell and reddish kernel skins; Elongated firm kernels inside. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Peanuts, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Cashews
- Curved kidney-shaped kernels
- Cream to pale yellow
- Smooth thick kernels
How to identify it
Peanuts: Waisted shell containing several kernels. For Cashews, look for curved kidney-shaped kernels. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook in soup, boil or use in baking.
Choosing & preparing
Check for peanut allergy, confirm whether supplied raw or cooked, shell if needed and follow the recipe.
Storage
Retain the original label and keep sealed in a cool dry place against moisture and pests; follow dates and opening instructions and refrigerate hydrated or cooked portions promptly.
Helper tip
For Peanuts, check waisted shell containing several kernels. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要花生，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Peanuts, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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