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 |