Groundnut (also known as peanuts) is one of the most valuable crops in India. India is the second-largest producer of groundnuts in the world. India holds a 15% share in the world’s groundnut production. In 2019, India produced a total of 5.1 million tonnes of groundnut. The significant chunk of groundnut farming and processing happens in the Indian state of Gujarat. Gujarat is famous for its high-quality groundnuts. In Gujarat, 1.55 million hectors of land are dedicated to groundnut products. This dedication to groundnut production results in high-quality groundnuts that has excellent taste and high oil content.
Groundnut has a high economic value as it is one of the major oilseeds in India. Groundnut kernels contain almost 45-55% oil. Approximately 2.5kg of groundnut produces one liter of groundnut oil. Apart from oil production, groundnut is a significant part of the diet in Asian and middle eastern countries. Peanut butter is a popular spread used in western countries. Groundnut contains high levels of protein that make it a popular power food across the world.
A-one exporters are leading groundnut exporters in India, headquartered at Mumbai. We have our factories in Unjha, Gujarat, where we source high-quality peanuts from farmers and process them under high-quality standards. We guarantee high-quality groundnut that has high oil content, great flavor, and low moisture and contamination.
Uses of Groundnut
Whole groundnuts: Whole or split groundnuts are consumed all around the world as a great snack. Multiple varieties – plain, salted, spiced, and fried versions of peanuts are consumed all around the world. Groundnut is also used in paste format, in various middle eastern countries. Hummus is a popular recipe all around the world. In India, the groundnut has a prominent position in the kitchen, both in oil and raw format. Many sweet and savoury recipes use peanut as an ingredient. Peanut butter is used all around the world as a popular spread.
Groundnut Oil: Studies show that over 60% of the total groundnut produced in India is used for oil production. Groundnut oil is one of the most popular cooking oils in India. Groundnut oil has a very high smocking point at 225 degrees Celsius that makes it ideal for frying purposes. Different techniques are used to extract oil from the groundnuts. As a result, several varieties of groundnut oil differ in price and quality – refined groundnut oil, cold-pressed groundnut oil, gourmet groundnut oil, and groundnut oil blend, to name a few.
Five Health Benefits of Groundnut
- Groundnuts are the major source of the vitamin B7, also known as Biotin. It’s an essential nutrient for the health of the nervous system, skin, and hair. Groundnuts are a rich source of dietary Biotin. One-fourth cup of peanuts is almost sufficient to fulfill the biotin requirement in adults per day.
- Groundnuts also contain essential vitamins and minerals like Manganese, Copper, Folate, Thiamine, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
- Groundnuts are an excellent source of monosaturated fats that are safe for the heart. Groundnuts have 80% unsaturated or good fat, compared to 20% of saturated fat.
- Groundnuts contains anti-oxidants that will reduce the adverse effect of free radicals in our body. The main anti-oxidants in groundnuts are p-coumaric acid and resveratrol.
- Groundnuts are rich in energy and are a great source of protein, especially for vegans and vegetarians.
Recommended uses of Groundnuts
- Fresh use – snacking
- For making confectionaries like candies
- Salted snacks
- To produce peanut butter
- Production of groundnut oil
- Toping for various cakes, bread, and salads
- Coated and flavored fried snacks
- Addition as a thickener in Indian curries
Varieties of groundnuts cultivated in India
In India, different varieties of peanuts are cultivated. They differ in shape, flavor, harvest cycle, and shelf life. Different varieties are suitable for different purposes. Java and the Java long are the long varieties that contain less oil (35-45%). But, the Java varieties are sweet and buttery, ideal for the production of peanut butter. The next variety is Bold, which is rounder and has a higher oil content. The red seed is a third type of groundnut cultivated in India. It is characterized by the reddish color of the skin.
A one exports source high-quality groundnuts from farmers around Gujarat. Our groundnut is rich in oil, has a sweet and buttery taste. It’s ideal for culinary use as well as oil extraction.
How to select the best quality groundnuts?
A-One exports follow strict standards to ensure the quality of the groundnuts we export. Here are a few suggestions for you to recognize good quality groundnuts.
Skin Color: The ideal skin color for Java varieties is a homogenous light pink to dark pink. For the Bold variety, the ideal color is from dark pink to red. The skin color should be homogeneous. If there are pink or purple spots, it’s an indication of bad quality. Stains or blemishes on the skin are also considered defects.
Skin Appearance: High-quality groundnuts will have smooth skin. Wrinkles are a sign of bad quality groundnut. Partially peeled off skin is also a sign of low quality. There shouldn’t be any germination or sprouts on the groundnut. Look for insect damages on the skin. The skin should be free of molds. Any kind of rotting on the skin is also an indicator of a defect.
The flesh of the groundnut: For the peeled groundnut, the color and appearance of the nut is an important quality indicator. The color should be off-white to cream. Any kind of dirt, internal mold, or yellowed kernel flesh is an indication of bad quality.
Contamination: Groundnuts should be free of any type of contamination like skin-dust, sticks, farm waste like hay, stones, soil, mud balls, plastic, or metal pieces.
Best practices in storage and usage of groundnuts
The common storage issues that groundnut has are the following:
- Insect infestation
- Flavor changes
- Rancidity
- Loss of viability
- Shrinkage and weight loss
- Fungal development
Here are a few tips for storing groundnuts:
- Groundnuts are best preserved inside the pods.
- The kernels should be stored at medium temperature, and high temperatures will result in groundnuts turning rancid.
- The groundnut pods should be dried well and shouldn’t contain more than 5% of moisture. High moisture content leads to mold formation.
- Groundnuts should be stored in a place with low humidity. High moisture content in the atmosphere also causes damage.
A one exports pack the groundnuts with a lot of care so that the damage is minimal. We perform multiple quality checks before exporting the groundnut pods or kernels.
A1 Exports quality assurance
We source our groundnuts from high-quality farmers around Gujarat. Gujarat is one of the top producers of groundnut in India. Gujarat cultivates high-quality groundnut, both java and bold varieties. We have strict methods to clean and sort the groundnuts, which will guarantee that only top-quality groundnuts will be packed for export.
We offer high-quality groundnut at affordable prices. We are in constant touch with the farmers to make sure they are following the best practices in groundnut cultivation. We also offer the best prices for our farmers to support their efforts.
To maintain our quality standards, we help the farmers with the following agriculture assistance.
- Soil analysis to make sure high-quality groundnut can be cultivated.
- Seed selection to get the best variety of groundnuts.
- Help with preventing pests and weeds in the plantation.
- Guidance for harvest and handling the groundnut after harvest.
Our groundnuts go through several rounds of quality checks before being packaged for export.
A-One Exports Groundnut Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Origin | Gujarat, India |
| Type | Bold, Java |
| Admixture | 1% Max (or as per customer requirements) |
| Foreign Material | 0.50% Max( or as per customer requirements) |
| Oil content | 48% Min |
| Moisture | 6% Max |
A-One Exports Groundnut Packaging
| Parameter | Value |
| Bag Type | Laminated |
| Bag Weight | 60 gm |
| Weight Capacity | Up to 25kg |
| Colour | White |
| Labeling/ Printing | Water-based ink |