Groundnuts
Nutty Goodness. High Oil Yield
Didwaniya Group supplies premium-grade groundnuts (peanuts) sourced from major growing regions in India. Carefully cleaned, graded, and processed under strict quality controls, our groundnuts are supplied in both shelled and unshelled forms to meet the needs of food manufacturers, oil processors, snack producers, and global buyers seeking consistent taste and safety.
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), commonly known as peanut, is a nutrient-dense legume valued for its rich oil and protein content. The plant flowers above ground but develops pods underground; each pod typically contains one to three seeds. India cultivates several commercial types suited to different uses — from oil extraction to direct consumption — and continues to improve varieties for yield, flavor, and resistance to storage pests.
Didwaniya Group offers a range of Indian groundnut varieties including Spanish, Virginia, Valencia and Runner types, available both shelled and unshelled. Our procurement focuses on uniformity of size, minimal splits, and low foreign matter; post-harvest handling follows hygienic drying and grading practices to reduce moisture and minimize risk of contamination. These practices ensure our groundnuts meet industrial specifications for oil content and taste, making them ideal for edible oil mills, confectionery producers, and snack manufacturers worldwide.
Characteristics
Taste: Mild, nutty, slightly sweet when fresh; roasted kernels develop deeper, toasted notes.
Appearance (Structure): Whole kernels are generally oval to round; size varies by variety (small to large kernels); smooth surface for shelled kernels; pods are hard and brownish when mature.
Smell: Fresh groundnuts have a subtle nutty aroma; rancidity (off-odors) indicates degraded oil quality and should be avoided.
Moisture content, % (typical, not more than): 8.0%
Oil content, % (typical, not less than): 42–50% depending on variety (oil-type cultivars at the higher end)
Protein content (typical): ~20–26%
Color: Creamy ivory to light brown for kernels; pod exterior brown to tan depending on maturity and variety.
Foreign matter & splits: Supplied with low foreign matter and minimal split kernels as per buyer specifications and grading.
Application
Groundnuts are multifunctional: they are pressed for edible oil (high-quality cooking and industrial oils), roasted and salted for snacks, ground into pastes and butters, or used as ingredients in confectionery, bakery goods and savory dishes. By-products such as deoiled cakes serve as high-protein animal feed or fertilizer inputs. Beyond food, groundnut oil finds uses in cosmetics and certain industrial formulations, while high-quality kernels are processed into peanut butter, peanut flour, and value-added snacks.
Storage Condition
Store in clean, dry, well-ventilated warehouses protected from pests and direct sunlight. Maintain relative humidity below 65% and temperature preferably below 25°C. Ensure moisture content is kept at or below 8% to reduce risk of mould and aflatoxin development. Use FIFO stock rotation, periodic inspections, and pest-control measures to preserve freshness and oil quality.