Bold peanuts Arachis hypogaea are a variety of peanuts known for their large size reddishbrown skin and high oil content They are widely used in the food industry for direct consumption oil extraction peanut butter and confectionery
Physical Properties
Variety Bold Peanuts RunnerSpanish types
Appearance Ovalshaped larger than Java peanuts
Color Reddishbrown skin
Size
o 3842 countsoz large
o 4050 countsoz medium
o 5060 countsoz small
Odor Mild nutty aroma
Taste Sweet nutty and crunchy
Moisture Content Max 8
Foreign Matter Max 1
Broken Split Kernels Max 2
Shriveled Immature Kernels Max 2
Aflatoxin 10 ppb food grade
Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g
Protein 2228
Total Fat 4550
Saturated Fat 68
Monounsaturated Fat 1822
Polyunsaturated Fat 2025
Carbohydrates 1218
Dietary Fiber 810
Ash Content Max 25
Energy Value 560590 kcal
Calcium 5070 mg
Iron 24 mg
Magnesium 150200 mg
Phosphorus 300400 mg
Zinc 23 mg
Microbiological Standards For Food Grade
Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg
Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg
Coliforms 10 CFUg
E Coli Salmonella Absent
Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb
Contaminants Adulterants
Heavy Metals
o Lead Pb 02 ppm
o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm
o Arsenic As 01 ppm
o Mercury Hg 005 ppm
Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA
Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent
Types of Bold Peanuts
1 Raw Peanuts Whole unshelled or shelled peanuts used for roasting and cooking
2 Blanched Peanuts Skin removed used in confectionery and peanut butter
3 Roasted Peanuts Readytoeat variety used in snacks
4 Peanut Splits Broken peanut kernels used in food processing
5 Peanut Oil Grade Highoil content variety for oil extraction
Applications of Bold Peanuts
Food Industry Used in snacks peanut butter and confectionery
Oil Industry Extracted for peanut oil a highquality cooking oil
Animal Feed Used in cattle and poultry feed due to high protein content
Cosmetics Pharmaceuticals Used in skincare products and medicinal applications