In Vietnam, peanuts (peanuts) are extremely familiar tubers, easy to find in markets for only a few tens of thousands of dong per kg.However, few people expected that, when exporting to Korea, Lac became a high-value item, popular and sold 2-3 times more expensive in the country.

In Korea, peanuts are considered a super food thanks to high nutritional content and health protection uses.Koreans often use peanuts in many dishes such as peanuts, milk, or served as a nutritious snack.

In Korea, a small peanut bag (about 200-300 grams) costs an average of about 3,000 won (55,000-60,000 VND).This means that the price of peanuts when packed and sold in Korea can be 2-3 times higher than the peanut price purchased in Vietnam.

This difference comes from Korea that focuses on the origin and product quality, especially with products imported from Vietnam, which is famous for its clean and fresh.

Nutritional benefits of peanuts - "super food" against cancer of Vietnamese people

According to research from American scientists, Lac contains Resveratrol - a substance with strong biological activity, helping to prevent cancer and prevent condensing platelets, thereby reducing the risk of blood vessel obstruction.In addition, each 100g of peanuts contains 8.48mg of zinc, which enhances the immune system and anti -aging.

According to BSCKII Huynh Tan Vu (lecturer of Traditional Medicine Department, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy), in Eastern Medicine, Lac has a sweet, fleshy, fat taste, helps to complement, nourish, laxative, sputum, sputum,regulate blood and stop bleeding.Peanuts also support cure weakness, dysmenorrhea and problems related to the digestive system.

Special uses of peanuts for health

1. Anti -cancer: Phytosterol, resveratrol in peanuts help inhibit the growth of tumors, and support to prevent prostate and breast cancer.

2. Enhance the immune system: The high zinc content in peanuts helps the body fight infections, while promoting the production of blood cells.

3. Cardiovascular protection: Contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid, helping to reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol (HDL), thereby protecting cardiovascular health.Studies show that eating peanuts 4 times per week may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

4. Preventing gallstones: A 20 -year research shows that eating peanuts or peanut butter can reduce the risk of developing gallstones by 25%.

5. Stabilizing blood sugar: Lac is a source of manganese that helps metabolize fat and carbohydrates, supporting blood sugar stability, effective absorption of calcium.

6. Support weight loss: Although peanuts are high in fat, it has a long -lasting effect, helping to control weight effectively.A study has shown that people who eat seeds often tend to gain less weight than those who do not eat.

7. Improve memory: Peanuts contain vitamins B3 and Niacin, help strengthen brain function, improve memory, prevent diseases related to old age.

Note when using peanuts

- Avoid eating landmarks: moldy can contain aflatoxin, a toxin that causes liver cancer.Therefore, store peanuts in a dry place and check carefully before use.

- Allergies should not eat peanuts: Lac can cause serious allergies in some people, especially children.Allergic symptoms may include swelling, itching, shortness of breath, even anaphylactic shock.

- People with diarrhea or have weak digestive systems should limit eating peanuts, because peanuts can increase symptoms of indigestion.