Groundnuts

In India, Groundnut is considered the “king of oilseeds”. Groundnut is also called a wonder nut or poor man's almond. It is available throughout the year due to two-crop cycles, harvested in March and October. It is one of the most important foods and cash crops of our country.

Groundnut is the major oil seed crop in India and it plays a major role in bridging the vegetable oil deficit in the country. Groundnuts in India are available throughout the year due to a two-crop cycle harvested in March and October.

Groundnut kernel contains about 47-49 % oil and 20 % protein. Its kernel as a whole is highly digestible. The kernels are eaten as either roasted or fried and salted. The biological value of the groundnut protein is among the highest of the vegetable protein and equals that of casein.