Peanut, Varieties : Bold

The ground nuts or peanut is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Groundnut kernels contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. India, China, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and USA are the major groundnut producing countries. There are two most common names used for this crop i.e. groundnut or peanut. In India the important groundnut cultivating states are Gujarat, Andhra pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharastra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Groundnut is the major oilseed of India. It accounts for around 25% of the total oilseed production of the country. Annual production of Indian Peanuts and Indian Peanuts oil are around 5-8mln and 1.5 mln tons respectively. Peanuts Production is highly vulnerable to rainfall deviations and display huge fluctuation between years.

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. Boiled peanuts are a preparation of raw, unshelled green peanuts boiled in brine and often eaten as a snack. More recently, fried peanut recipes have emerged – allowing both shell and nut to be eaten.

Commodity:Ground Nuts or Peanut Kernels, Blanched Peanuts

Variety: Java, Bold

Origin: Tamil Nadu or Gujarat, India