Groundnut (Peanut)

Nutritious, versatile, and loved worldwide – the goodness of groundnuts.

Groundnut, also known as Peanut, is a legume widely consumed across the globe as both a snack and an ingredient. It is one of the world’s important oilseed crops. Its seeds are a rich sources of edible oil (43-55%) and protein (25-28%). China and India are the major producers of groundnuts, followed by Sub-Saharan African countries and Central South America.

Groundnuts contain five important nutrients, namely food energy, protein, phosphorus, thiamin, and niacin. It maintains and repairs body tissues. Groundnuts contain 13 different vitamins (including Vitamin A, B, C, and E) along with 26 essential trace minerals, including calcium and iron.

Naturally rich in  protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, groundnuts are a versatile crop with applications ranging from direct consumption to processed food and industrial uses. Their nutty flavor and high nutritional value make them one of the most popular and traded agricultural products worldwide.

Key Applications (Food Use):

• Roasted snacks and confectionery
• Peanut butter and spreads
• Bakery, biscuits, and snack bars
• Pressing for edible peanut oil
• Traditional sweets and cuisines

Key Applications (Industrial Use):

• Peanut oil for cooking and frying
• Peanut cake/meal for animal feed
• Oil derivatives for soaps and cosmetics

Application

Eating freshly roasted groundnuts with jaggery and goat's milk is very nutritious for growing children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. It builds a resistance against all infections, such as Hepatitis and tuberculosis. Groundnuts have good dietary fiber content, so they are very good for digestion. Groundnuts can be eaten raw after roasting or processed into peanut butter. Groundnut oil can be extracted from the nuts and has a variety of uses, including use as cooking oil or in soaps, or as lubricants.

Characteristics

Sand & Silica  245% or 50% Profat  1.5% Max. Oil Content  0.5% Moisture  10% Max. Fiber  12% Max. Aflaroxin   Negative

Packaging

Multiwall Paper Bags: 50 lb / 22.68 kg or 25 kg HDPE / PP Bags : 55.12 lb / 25 kg or 110.23 lb / 50 kg Jute Bags : 110.23 lb / 50 kg

Shelf life

24 months from production date

Storage

Store in cool, dry, hygienic conditions