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Peanut
Oil
Peanut
kernels range in oil content from about 43%
to 54%, depending on the variety of the peanut
and the seasonal growing conditions. Peanuts
supply one-sixth of the worlds vegetable oil.
Oil is extracted from shelled and crushed peanuts
by one or a combination of the following methods:
hydraulic pressing, expelled pressing and/or
solvent extraction. Peanut oil is an excellent
quality cooking oil with a high smoke point
(440º Fahrenheit), neutral flavour and
odour. It allows food to cook very quickly with
a crisp coating and little absorption. Peanut
oil is liquid at room temperature. Highly aromatic
100% peanut oil and peanut extract are high
value products with a strong roasted peanut
flavour and nut aroma. These products have applications
in flavour compounds, confections, sauces, seasonings,
protein bars/drinks and baked goods.
Peanut
Flour
Available
in different forms in strong peanut flavour,
12% and 28% fat levels, High protein, custom
fat and roast levels. Peanut flour has applications
in confections, baked goods, sauces/seasonings
and protein bars/drinks.
Peanut
Extract
Found
in roasted peanut flavour, two levels of roast,
low use level and natural flavour and applied
in compounded flavours, flavouring and aromatic
agents.

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