Types Of Peanuts
The groundnut is particularly valued for its protein content (26%). On equal weight basis (Kg for Kg), groundnuts contain more protein than meat and about two and a half times more than eggs. Being an oil seed crop, it contains 40 to 49% oil. In addition to protein, groundnuts are a good source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and boron. The groundnuts also contains vitamin E and small amounts of vitamin B complex.
| Image | Type | Origin | Count | Skin | Shape | Oil | Uses |
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Bold Peanuts | Gujarat | 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80 | Red skin and wrinkels, easily remove skin | Oval and bulge | High | Saulted peanut snacks, candy, chocolate... |
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Java Peanuts | Tamilnadu | 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 90/100 | pale pinkish and skin is not remove easy | Samll rounde and bulge | Less | Oils, snacks, candy, chocolate coating... |
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Java Long Peanuts | Tamilnadu | 40/50,50/60, 60/70,70/80, 80/90, | pale pinkish and skin is not remove easy | Long oval shape | Less | Oils, snacks, candy, chocolate coating... |
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Kalyani Peanuts | Tamilnadu | 110/120,120/130, 130/140,140/150, 150/160 | pale pinkish and skin is not remove easy | Small size in java | Less | Oils... |
There are thousands of peanut cultivars around the world. Certain cultivars groups are preferred for particular uses because of differences in flavor, oil content, size, shape, and disease resistance. For many uses the different cultivars are interchangeable however, the most popular cultivars are Spanish, Runner, Virginia and Valencia. Most peanuts marked in the shell are of the Virginia type, along with some Valencias selected for large size and the attractive appearance of the shell. Spanish peanuts are used mostly for peanut candy, salted nuts, and peanut butter.