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Where does the peanut come from?

Peanuts are produced and harvested by producing families in El Parral, Chiapas. By purchasing this product, they benefit families and the community through the payment of fair prices, valuing the work of the families throughout the year. Peanuts are often consumed as a snack, in sauces, Mexican sweets or dishes. Peanuts are a source of nutrients and good fats, they can help control weight and protect the body from heart disease. Peanuts are planted in May with the first rain. Each bush plant is planted 40 cm apart. Two peanuts (almonds) give one bush plant and each bush plant produces 40 to 50 peanuts. They are dried in the sun for a period of two days. It is harvested in...

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