Peanuts

Peanuts in China & the World

In addition to various peanut butter machines, we also export fine peanuts and peanut kernels to the whole world. China, the US, Argentina and India are the top four peanut exporters. From 2002-2012, the average annual peanut export volume in China, the United States, Argentina and India, are 359.9 tons, 196.2 tons, 170.5 tones and 119.6 tons respectively, accounting for 29.05% of the total exports of the world peanut, 15.84%, 13.76% and 9.65%, respectively, and together accounted for 68.30% of the world's average annual export volume. Thanks to fertile wilds, warm weather and vast land, China is capable to produce peanuts in the whole year, and if you have any requirement and need, we do believe we can provide beyond your mind.

An Introduction to Peanuts

The peanut or groundnut was probably first domesticated and cultivated in the South America. Peanut is cultivated in more than one hundred countries in the world at present, most common in Asian and followed by Africa. Peanut cultivation history in Chinese document is 100 years earlier than in Europe. Thanks to its high oil content, rich nutrition and dedicate smell, peanut is known as meat bean. Addition for food, peanut is also applied into printing and dyeing and paper industry. Peanut is also one kind of traditional Chinese medicines good for malnutrition, stomach disorder and breast milk lacking.

Peanut Nutrition

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Size: 7/9, 8/10, 9/11, 10/12, 12/14, 11/13, 13/15 KPO
Package: In New Strong polypropylene woven bags, 30 kg each
Moisture: 9.0% max
Aflatoxin B1: 2 ppb max
Admixture: 1% max
Aflatoxin B1+B2+G1+G2: 4 ppb max
 

 

Peanut Usage

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, peanut brittle, and shelled nuts. 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, but large quantities are also used in the commercial manufacture of sandwiches, candy, and bakery products.

Peanut OilHigh Quality Peanut Oil

Peanut oil is often used in cooking, because it has a mild flavor and a relatively high smoke point. Due to its high monounsaturated content, it is considered healthier than saturated oils, and is resistant to rancidity. There are several types of peanut oil including: aromatic roasted peanut oil, refined peanut oil, extra virgin or cold pressed peanut oil and peanut extract. In the United States, refined peanut oil is exempt from allergen labeling laws.

Peanut Flour

Peanut Flour

Peanut flour is lower in fat than peanut butter, and is popular with chefs because its high protein content makes it suitable as a flavor enhancer. Peanut flour is used as a gluten-free solution.

Boiled PeanutsBolied Peanuts

Boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the southern United States, as well as in India, China and West Africa.

Roasted PeanutsRoasted Peanuts

Roasted peanuts can be roasted in the shell in a home oven if spread out one layer deep in a pan and baked at a temperature of 350°F or 177°C for 18-20 minutes.

Peanut Nutrition

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.