Peanut flour

Definition

Peanut flour is the defatted (to varying extent) peanut meal and peanut oil cake leftover from the production of peanut oil. It may be toasted to a dark or light roast and has a nutty peanut flavor. It can be found in sweetened, powdered peanut butter substitutes or sold plain. See: Peanut oil cake.

Health considerations

Peanut flour retains the proteins, minerals, and vitamins of peanuts with a reduced fat content and therefore a reduced caloric content. Fat content varies between brands. Peanut flour is a concentrated source of protein. See: Peanuts, Peanut oil.

Keep in mind

Peanuts are a common allergen. Peanut flour is typically gluten-free.

May be found in

Cookies, cakes, peanut flour, powdered peanut butter, reduced fat peanut butter, granola, confectionery, baked goods, chocolates, soups, breads

References

Self Nutrition Data
Serious Eats

Alternative Spellings and Names

Partially defatted peanut flour, partially defatted peanut meal