Raw Peanuts

RAW PEANUT SPECIFICATIONS TYPE 1 (40/50) TYPE 2 (80/90)

IDENTIFICATION AND USES

Groundnut also called Peanut are matured fruits of the plant Arachis hypogea Linnaeus which develop in pods underground.

The main use of groundnut is as a source of edible oil, but the high protein content also makes it an important food crop. Groundnuts can be eaten raw, used in recipes, made into solvents and oils, medicines, textile materials, peanut butter, as well as many other uses. Boiled peanuts are a popular snack in several countries as well.

Scientific Name: Arachis hypogea

Treatment: Harvested Pods of groundnut are washed and dried. The pods are mechanically opened to remove the kernels. Kernels are packaged and stored in conditions to prevent rancidity and aflatoxin development.  This is a raw food for further processing into a food ingredient, Animal feed ingredient, Pet Food Ingredients etc.

1. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

	Parameter	Specification	Method of Analysis
1	Moisture	8% Max
2	Admixture	1% Max
3	Foreign Matter	0.5% Max
4	Oil Content	42-48% Max
5	Damages and splits	3% Max

Packing: Packed in 50kg Polypropylene woven sacks with an inner PP Liner

Storage Recommendation: Product should be stored in cool and dry place at ambient temperature and humidity not exceeding 60%

Shelf Life:  months under recommended conditions

All information and data are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without liability on the part of Passron Enterprises Limited.