Peanut is
an herbaceous annual plant in the family Fabaceae grown for its oil and edible
nuts. Peanut plants are small, usually erect, thin stemmed plants with
feather-like leaves. Peanut is an annual herb that grows 30 to
50 cm. The leaves are opposite, pinnate with 4 leaflets, each 1 to 7 cm long
and 1 to 3 cm broad. The flowers are a typical pea flower in shape, 2 to 4 cm
across, yellow with reddish veining. After pollination, the fruit develops into
a legume 3 to 7 cm long, containing 1 to 4 seeds, which forces its way
underground to mature. The pods ripen 120 to 150 days after the seeds are
planted. The pods will be unripe if the crop is harvested too early. If they
are harvested late, the pods will snap off at the stalk, and will remain in the
soil.
Origins and cultivation:
The cultivated peanut was probably first domesticated in the valleys of Peru.
Cultivation spread to as far as Mesoamerica and European traders later spread
the plant worldwide. The legume gained Western popularity when it came to the
United States from Africa. It had become popular in Africa after brought there
from Brazil by the Portuguese around 1800.
Uses:
In Indian subcontinent, people savor the salted and roasted groundnuts as a
snack. However, its major use in India is the extracted oil used in cooking. In
the US, peanuts are used in candies, cakes, cookies, and other sweets. They are
also enjoyed roasted and salted. Peanut butter is one of the most popular
peanut-based foods in the US.
Nutritional value:
Peanuts are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients and
phytonutrients. Peanuts are a good source of niacin, folate, fiber, magnesium,
vitamin E, manganese and phosphorus. They also are naturally free of trans-fats
and sodium, and contain about 25% protein (a higher proportion than in any true
nut). While peanuts are considered high in fat, they primarily contain “good”
fats also known as unsaturated fats.
Specification:
Bold or Runners, Java or Spanish and Red Natals
Indian HPS Groundnut Kernel – Bold 38/42, 40/50, 50/55, 60/70, (Moisture – 7% –
8%)
Indian HPS Groundnut Kernel – Java 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90 (Moisture – 7% –
8%)
Groundnut in shell
Packaging:
As per clients specific
requirement or 25 Kg./ 50 Kg Poly Propylene (PP) Bags
