These are the
most commonly
consumed oils in
India,
particularly in
the rural areas.
They contain
heart-friendly
Taj that
lower the levels
of bad
cholesterol in
our body without
lowering the
levels of good
cholesterol. We
supply the oil
in filtered
form, the
filtered oils
are
nutritionally
superior, they
often contain
toxic compounds
or adulterants.
The groundnut
also known as
Peanut belongs
to the pea and
bean family and
is a legume and
is the only nut
that grows below
the earth. Still
it is considered
as nut due to
its excellent
nutritional
value. It is one
of the most
nourishing foods
available in the
world
Groudnut oil is
a non drying oil
belonging to the
oleo-linoleic
acid group of
oils. It is Pale
yellow in colour
with nutty odour
and bland taste.
.
Groundnut Oils
We are
leading
suppliers of
Groundnut
Oil
which is
expressed
from the
seed of
Arachis
hypogaea L.,
commonly
known as
groundnut or
peanut.
Groundnut
Oil is
composed of
mixed
glycerides
and contains
a high
proportion
of
unsaturated
fatty acids,
in
particular,
oleic (18:1)
and linoleic
(18:2).
One of the most
important of
commercial oils,
obtained by
pressure from
Groundnuts,
which are
extensively
exported from
India, Africa
(East and West),
Sudan, Java,
etc., both in
the decorticated
and
undecorticated
state, the
former coming
chiefly from
Coromandel,
China and Java,
and commands the
highest price.
Nuts now quoted
at about £15 per
ton and the oil
at £25 to £30.
Groundnut Oils
Indian Name :
Moongphali Oil
Groundnut Oil,
extracted from
groundnut seeds,
scores over
other edible
oils in having
no distinct
flavour.
Remarkably,
despite this
character,
groundnut oil
manages to
retain quite a
luscious taste
that makes it
the preferred
oil for chefs
all over the
world. This pale
coloured oil
with a light
consistency is
used extensively
for deep-frying
since it can be
heated to a high
temperature
(229.4C) without
burning.........
Uses of
Groundnut Oils
Ideal
for preparing
mayonnaise and
salads because
of its
indistinct taste
.Used
extensively in
the preparation
of Chinese and
other South East
Asian
dishes.
The
best suitable
edible oil for
stir and
deep-frying
Also used in the
preparation of
shortenings,
margarines, and
mayonnaise.
The Nutritional
Value for:
Groundnut Oil
Quantity
Energy
(calories)
Weight (grams)
Fat (grams)
Saturated
Fat(grams)
1 cup
1910
216
216
36.5
1 tbsp
125
14
14
2.4
Major Trading
centres
::
Rajkot,
Ahmedabad,
Mumbai, Indore
and Delhi are
the major
trading centres
Maximum Daily
Variation in
2003-04 is 6.7%
Factors
Influencing
groundnut Oil
Markets
•
Weather at the
major domestic
producing
centers. The
southwest
monsoon is the
most important
factor that
determines the
area sown,
production and
prices.
•
Price of other
competitive oils
in India, viz.,
soyoil, palmoil,
cottonseed oil,
sunfloweroil and
mustard oil.
•
International price movement of
soyoil at CBOT and palmoil at
BMD, Malaysia also influence the
groundnut oil prices.
•
Festivals and celebrations also
increase consumption and the
prices.
Groundnut oil is an all
purpose oil made from
peanuts. It is generally
used for it for its
‘nutty’ flavor and
taste. It The oil is
suitable for all types
of cooking- frying ,
grilling and seasoning.
Studies have shown that
groundnut oil is just as
effective in protecting
against heart disease,
as is olive oil. This is
because it has similar
properties and a similar
fatty acid composition,
as does olive oils.India
is rated as the third
largest producer of
groundnut in the world
with annual production
of over 5-6 million
tons. Gujarat, Andhra
Prrdesh, Tamil Nadu and
Karnataka are the
leading producers in the
country and accounts for
nearly 75% of the total
output. Groundnut
contributes to nearly
25% of total oil seed
production in the
country. Nearly 75%
output occurs in
June-September and the
rest duringNovember-March
known as khariff and
rabi seasons
respectively. .........
Groundnut Oils Pricess
Rates in Rs 5250 (per 100 Ltr)
(Ex/Factory) US $ 116.66
THE AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS
EXPORT CESS ACT, 1985 NO. 3 OF 1986 PUBLISHED VIDE
NOTIFICATION NO. 3 DT. 8TH JANUARY 1986 HAS BEEN
REPEALED VIDE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE NOTIFICATION
NO. 26 DT. 2ND JUNE 2006 UNDER THE CESS LAWS (REPEALING
AND AMENDING) ACT, 2006.
Uses of
Groundnut Oils
Ideal
for preparing
mayonnaise and
salads because
of its
indistinct taste
