Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun. 2026, 74(3), 109-121 | DOI: 10.11118/actaun.2026.008

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION, BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF PEANUT SPROUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.): A REVIEW

Le Pham Tan Quoc1, Lam Bach Bao Phuong1, Nguyen Huynh Dinh Thuan1, Nguyen Ngoc Thuan1, Pham Thi Quyen1, Pham My Hao1
Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Peanut sprouts (Arachis hypogaea L.) are the germinated product of peanut seeds - a legume rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and bioactive compounds. The germination process not only changes the chemical structure but also activates the endogenous enzyme system, thereby significantly improving the nutritional value and antioxidant capacity of the seeds. Many studies have recorded a significant increase in phenolic compounds, flavonoids, resveratrol, and free radical scavenging activity (DPPH) during the germination stage. In addition, the content of essential amino acids, minerals (K, Mg, Zn, and Fe), and lipids beneficial to health were also improved, reflecting the high potential application of peanut sprouts in functional foods. Germination methods and post-harvest treatments, such as freeze-drying, convection drying, or ultrasonic extraction, have been shown to strongly affect the final biological activity. Therefore, this review focuses on systematizing studies on mineral composition, fatty acids, amino acids, germination conditions, and potential applications of peanut sprouts, aiming to provide a comprehensive view to serve the orientation of exploitation and development of functional food products from this raw material source.

Keywords: antioxidant activity, amino acids, bioactive compounds, peanut sprouts, resveratrol

Received: November 2, 2025; Revised: April 9, 2026; Accepted: April 20, 2026; Published: July 1, 2026  Show citation

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Le Pham, T.Q., Phuong, L.B.B., Dinh Thuan, N.H., Thuan, N.N., Thi Quyen, P., & Hao, P.M. (2026). NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION, BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF PEANUT SPROUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L.): A REVIEW. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 74(3), 109-121. doi: 10.11118/actaun.2026.008
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