Peanuts

Product Description

Peanuts, also known as Groundnuts, are widely used in a variety of Indian and international food preparations. They have a characteristic nutty flavour and firm texture.

Peanuts can be roasted, boiled or incorporated into chutneys, snacks, curries, rice preparations, sweets, sauces and selected baking recipes.

Product Highlights

• Whole peanuts / groundnuts

• Characteristic nutty flavour

• Firm and crunchy texture

• Suitable for roasting

• Can be boiled according to the selected recipe

• Suitable for chutneys and podi preparations

• Can be incorporated into snack mixtures

• Suitable for curries and rice dishes

• Can be processed into peanut butter

• Can be used in selected sweets and baking recipes

• Versatile ingredient for sweet and savoury preparations

Ingredient

Peanuts (Groundnuts)

Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea

Suggested Culinary Uses

Peanuts can be incorporated into:

• Roasted peanut preparations

• Boiled peanuts

• Peanut chutney

• Chutney powder

• Sundal

• Chaat

• Snack mixtures

• Rice preparations

• Curries

• Gravies

• Salads

• Peanut-based sauces

• Peanut butter

• Laddoo and selected sweets

• Cookies and selected baked foods

Preparation Instructions

Roasted Peanuts

1. Take the required quantity of peanuts.

2. Roast using a suitable cooking method.

3. Stir or turn as required for even roasting.

4. Allow to cool before serving or using in recipes.

Boiled Peanuts

1. Rinse the peanuts thoroughly.

2. Add sufficient water.

3. Cook until the desired texture is achieved.

4. Drain excess water if required.

5. Add suitable seasoning according to preference.

Cooking time may vary depending on the peanut variety and preparation method.

Taste & Appearance

Taste: Characteristic Nutty Flavour
Aroma: Characteristic Peanut Aroma
Texture: Firm; Crunchy When Roasted
Form: Whole Peanuts
Common Name: Groundnuts
Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea
Product Type: Food Ingredient
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation

Natural variations in size, colour, flavour and appearance may occur depending on the crop.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool and dry place.

• Keep away from direct sunlight.

• Protect from heat and moisture.

• Keep the package properly closed after opening.

• Transfer to a suitable airtight container if required.

• Always use clean and dry utensils.

• Follow the best-before and storage instructions provided on the packaging.

Product Information

Product Name: Peanuts
Alternative Name: Groundnuts
Botanical Name: Arachis hypogaea
Primary Ingredient: Peanuts
Form: Whole
Flavour: Nutty
Product Type: Food Ingredient
Usage: Cooking and Food Preparation
Allergen: Peanuts

Product Keywords

Peanuts, Groundnuts, Whole Peanuts, Raw Peanuts, Peanut, Groundnut, Peanuts for Cooking, Peanuts for Roasting, Boiled Peanuts, Peanuts for Chutney, Groundnuts for Cooking, Peanut Ingredient, Arachis Hypogaea

Other Names

Peanuts / Groundnuts / நிலக்கடலை / मूंगफली / వేరుశెనగలు / നിലക്കടല / ಶೇಂಗಾ / ಕಡಲೆಕಾಯಿ