Roasted Peanuts

Parameter Specification
Product Roasted Peanuts
Botanical Name Arachis hypogaea
Type Whole, Shelled (with or without skin)
Color Golden brown to deep brown
Size (Kernel Count/100g) 80–100 kernels
Moisture Content Maximum 2%
Foreign Matter Maximum 0.5%
Broken Kernels Maximum 5%
Oil Content 45%–50% (varies by variety)
Salt Content (if salted) Typically 1%–2%
Odor Roasted, nutty aroma
Taste Crisp, nutty, mildly sweet or salted flavor
Texture Crunchy, firm
Aflatoxin Level Less than 20 ppb (if applicable)
Shelf Life 6–9 months in sealed packaging