If peanuts can be chopped up finely and still be dry, how come grinding them makes them pasty?

Question

If peanuts can be chopped up finely and still be dry, how come grinding them makes them pasty?

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Answer 1

**ELI5 the ELI5:** Grinding the peanuts releases the oils inside of them, whereas chopping them does not release as much of the oils.