The peanut or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is a species in the legume or "bean" family . The peanut was probably first domesticated and cultivated in the valleys of It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm (1.0 to 1.6 ft) tall.
Peanuts have many uses. They can be eaten raw, used in recipes, made into solvents and oils, medicines, textile materials, and peanut butter, as well as many other uses. Popular confections made from peanuts include salted peanuts peanut butter and shelled nuts (plain/roasted). Salted peanuts are usually roasted in oil and packed in retail-size plastic bags or hermetically sealed cans. Dry roasted salted peanuts are also marketed in significant quantities. Peanuts are often a major ingredient in mixed nuts because of their relative cost compared to Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, and so on. Although peanut butter has been a tradition on camping trips and the like because of its high protein content and because it resists spoiling for long periods of time, the primary use of peanut butter is in the home. Large quantities are also used in the commercial manufacture of sandwiches, candy, and bakery products.
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Other Aspects
- Moisture : Between 6% to 8%
- Admixture : 1% Max
- Damage/Splits : 1.5% Max
(varies as per the quality) - Aflatoxin : as per buyer's requirement
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