India is one of the largest producers of peanuts in the world Indian peanuts are available in different varieties Bolds or Runners Javas or Spanish and Red Natal and have a rich nutty flavor sweet taste crunchy texture and relatively longer shelf life Peanuts in India are available throughout the year due to a twocrop cycle harvested in March and October On an average India produces 7 8 million tons of peanuts unshelled every year In fact considering the current export figures India has a much larger potential to supply high quality groundnuts to the international buyer The awareness and concern for quality amongst the Indian peanut sellers and processors are growing steadily Multiple sorting and grading are fast becoming a norm Indian shippers have the capability to prepare and supply edible peanuts conforming to highest standards Varieties of Peanuts The 2 major varieties of Peanuts produced in India are Bold runners and Java Spanish The Bold variety peanuts have typically reddishbrown skin with oblong shape while Java variety have pink skin with spherical in shape Bold Kernel 3540 3842 4045 4550 4555 6070 7080 Java Kernel 4050 4555 6070 7080 8090 100120 Red Skin Java Kernel 7080 8090 Product details Moisture 7 8 Admixture 1 2 Foreign Material 05 1 Aflatoxin As per import country norms Packing 20kgs 25kgs 50kgs in Jute PP Bags Quantity in Container 17MT 19MT per 20 FCL based on size of kernel
The groundnut or peanut is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Groundnut Kernel contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. India is the major groundnut producing countries. There are two most common names used for this crop i.e. groundnut or peanut. The term groundnut is used in most countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, while in north and South America it is commonly referred to as peanut. Groundnut are used in various forms, which include groundnut oil, roasted and salted groundnut, boiled or raw groundnut or as a paste popularly known as groundnut or peanut butter. Groundnut oil is the most important product of the crop, which is used for both domestic and industrial purposes. About 75% of the world groundnut production is used in extraction of edible oil.
PEANUTS OR GROUNDNUTS Peanut or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or "bean" family. Peanuts are known by many other local names such as earthnuts, ground nuts, goober peas, monkey nuts, pygmy nuts and pig nuts. Despite its name and appearance, the peanut is not a nut, but rather a legume. India is the second largest producer of groundnuts in the world. Indian groundnuts are available in different varieties: Bold or Runner and Java or Spanish are the two main Groundnut varieties exported from India. They have a rich nutty flavour, sweet taste, crunchy texture and over and above a relatively longer shelf life. Soil conditions in some producing regions are ideally suited for dry, clean and spotless Groundnuts in Shell. Groundnut is the major oil seed crop in India and it plays a major role in bridging the vegetable oil deficit in the country. Groundnuts in India are available throughout the year due to a two-crop cycle harvested in March and October. Ground Nuts are important protein crops in India grown mostly under rain-fed conditions. Processed Peanuts: Apart from raw edible peanuts, India is also in a position to supply Blanched Peanuts, Roasted Salted Peanuts and Dry Roasted Peanuts and a variety of peanut based products. Our Major Export Destinations (2020-21) : Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Philippines, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Peanuts Nutritional Benefits Groundnut, also known as peanut and pignut is one of the best sources of protein. Consuming groundnut is very beneficial for our health especially in winters. Peanuts contain vitamin E, magnesium, foliate, copper and arginine. Studies reveal that peanuts can even be useful for weight loss and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nutrition facts for 100 grams of raw peanuts: Calories - 567 Protein - 25.8 grams Fat - 49.2 grams (Saturated - 6.28 grams, Mono-unsaturated - 24.43 grams, Polyunsaturated - 15.56 grams) Carbs - 16.1 grams Sugar - 4.7 grams Fiber - 8.5 grams Water - 7%
Indian peanuts are cultivated over an average of 31 million hectares - Indian peanuts are consumed in over 50 countries. Indian peanuts are the only source that are available all round the year. Crops are planted in two cycles and harvested in March and October.
Groundnut Kernel