Supplier Sun Agri Industries is leading Manufacture & government recognized Exporters and
Domestic of the Peanuts
in INDIA, We located in Gondal (Gujarat), which is one of biggest hub of Agri
Products in India & also our Saurashtra region is one of highest Groundnut
(Peanut) growing area in Asia, We offer high quality BOLD and JAVA Peanuts.
The
groundnut (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. Furthermore, Groundnut Kernel contains 47-53% oil and 25-36%
protein. India, China, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and USA are 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.
In
India, The important groundnut cultivating states are Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and
Rajasthan.
Groundnut
(Peanut) has numerous areas of application. Groundnuts 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 (peanut) butter. Peanut is
a major source of oil, which is mono saturated fat and is healthful type, which
is prescribed for skin health. About 75% of the world groundnut production is
used in extraction of edible oil.
GROUNDNUT (PEANUT) SPECIFICATIONS
BOLD PEANUT
Counts:
38/42, 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 90/100, 120/140
Admixture:
1%
Moisture:
7% – 8%
Foreign
Matter: 0.5% – 1%
Oil
Content: 42% – 48%
Aflatoxin:
Aflatoxin Negative, 5PPB (TCL Method)
JAVA PEANUT
Counts:
40/50, 45/55, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 100/120, 120/140, 140/160, 160/180
Admixture:
1%
Moisture:
7% – 8%
Foreign
Matter: 0.5% – 1%
Oil
Content: 42% – 48%
Aflatoxin:
Aflatoxin Negative, 5PPB (TCL Method)
PEANUT BENEFITS AND 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
& Europe, peanuts are used in candies, cakes, cookies, chocolate and other
sweets. They are also enjoyed roasted and salted. Peanut butter is one of the
most popular peanut-based foods worldwide.
Peanuts
are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients &
phytonutrients. Peanuts are a good source of niacin, folate, fiber, magnesium,
Vitamin E, Manganese & phosphorous. They also are naturally free of
trans-fats and contain about 25% protein.
Peanuts
are processed in various forms as Peanut butter/Flavored peanuts/Coated
peanuts/ Peanut bars/Chocolate spreads, nut biscuits, crushed nuts used on
cakes, buns, ice-cream and desserts.
Innovation on use of peanuts in processed foods continues due to its excellent nutritional values & taste.