Peanut (Groundnut)
| Attributes | Details |
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Variety |
Bold peanuts (red skin, larger kernel); Java peanuts (pink/white skin, smaller) |
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Grade |
Grade Bold 50/60, Java 70/80 etc (count per ounce); Raw or Blanched |
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Major Origin |
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu (leading peanut belts) |
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Moisture |
~8 % |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
High protein (~25 g) and healthy fats (~49 g, largely unsaturated); rich in vitamin E, niacin, folate, magnesium. |
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Calorific Value |
~567 kcal/100g |
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Other Attributes |
Quality Focus: Indian peanuts are valued for natural sweetness and oil content ~48%. Aflatoxin control is critical (APEDA’s Peanut.net monitors exports). Peanuts are shipped as raw kernels (in-shell or shelled) and also as blanched (skin removed) as per buyer demand. |
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HS Code |
1202.42 |