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Unit Nuts oil seeds and Sugar  Groundnuts also contain vitamin ‘E’ and less amounts of vitamin ‘B’ complex.  Being an oil seed crop, it contains to % of oil.  Groundnut oil is extremely high in mono-unsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA), which help in lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.  learn about fatty acid composition of different oils seeds.  gain knowledge about the role of fats in cooking.  role of sugar and jaggery in confectionary.  learn about nutritive value of sugar, jaggery and honey. . . Groundnuts Groundnuts are a very rich source of protein and fat. They are exceptionally rich in Niacin, a B- complex vitamin. Groundnut is called the ‘ king ’ of oilseeds. It is one of the most important food item and cash crop of our country. Besides being a valuable source of all the nutrients, it is a low priced commodity. Groundnut is also called as “ wonder nut ” and poor man’s “ cashew nut ”. Importance of groundnut  Groundnut is particularly valued for its protein content .  Groundnuts contain more protein than meat and two and a half times more than in eggs.  In addition to protein, groundnuts are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Role of groundnut in cookery . It is also called peanut. . Groundnuts are boiled or roasted and consumed. . It is also used in the preparation of peanut butter. . The chief product is the oil which can be used for cooking. . The cake left after the oil is extracted , purified and used as a supplementary mix. . It is also used to make various food preparations like butter, traditional candies (peanut candy) and chocolate, chutney, laddu, barfi , etc. Fig . : Groundnut . . Cashew nuts . Cashew nuts are rich source of protein, fat and some amount of iron. . One ounze of cashewnut contains grams of protein and high levels of essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese, which are good for health. Nuts oil seeds and Sugar . . Coconut The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is one of the most useful palm in the world. Every part of the tree is useful for human . Cashew oil contains anti-bacterial properties that help our body to build up the immune system and fight against various infections and diseases. . It also enhances the eye sight alongside lessening irritation. ACTIVITY - Name some Major coconut growing states in India. Role of cashew nuts in cookery . Sweet can be made from cashew nuts. . Whether roasted, salted, sugared or covered in chocolate, cashew nuts are often used as a flavour complement to appetizers, main dishes and deserts. Fig . : Cashew nuts Fig . : Coconut ACTIVITY - Cashew fruits are commonly grown in parts of India. The fruit is used to make wine. for some purpose or the other. Therefore, the coconut palm is also called as ‘Kalpavriksha’ meaning "the tree of heaven". The white kernel of coconut is rich in calories though not a very good source of protein. It is extensively used in cookery in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The white kernel when dried is called "copra" and has a high content of oil. Role of coconut in cookery . Kernel is ground and are used as thickening agent. In the preparation of curries, chutneys, sweets and puddings. . Made into sweets. . Coconut dried and made into flour is used in bakeries. . Coconut oil is used as a medium of cooking. Nuts oil seeds and Sugar . Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E, an antioxidant. . It reduces the heart disease by reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol. Coconut is used for its strong antioxidant properties and health benefits. . . Almonds Almonds or Badam are concentrated source of energy as they have percent fat. Almonds have percent protein like pulses. Like other nuts, carbohydrate content is low. . Almonds are used in the preparation of badam milk and sweets. . It is a rich source of protein that are not of high biological value. Fight Infections