Ground nuts were widely known at the time of the Spanish & Portuguese conquest of South America. They spread to South Asia in the 16th century, eventually flourishing in India.
Indian peanuts are cultivated over an acreage of 31 million hectares – roughly the size of Nigeria. Indian peanuts are consumed in over 50 countries. Indian peanuts are the only source that are available all-round the year. Crops are planted in two cycles and harvested in March and October. There are several other inter-cropping cycles which makes Indian peanut a prime source of supply.
Recent quality drive in the Indian peanut industry by APEDA have started resulting in good practices in food safety & the control of aflatoxin.
GROUNDNUTS IN SHELL (RAW AS WELL AS ROASTED)
Bold : 18/22, 20/24, 22/26 Counts/Ounce
Size : 18/22.22/26 KPO (Counts/Ounce)
Origin : India
Moisture : 6% max.
Admixture : 1% max.
Imperfect : 5% max.
Aflatoxin : 4 ppb max. / According to importing country law
Packing : In Strong Jute Bags of 30 Kgs Net/Gross Each
HPS GROUNDNUT KERNELS (PEANUTS)
Bold Type : 38/42, 40/45, 45/55, 55/60, 70/80, 80/90 Counts/Ounce