The peanut trade

 

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.