About Peanut
What is Peanut? (static page) Content Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as groundnut, is one of the world’s most important oilseed and food crops. Peanuts are widely consumed as edible nuts, peanut butter, snacks, confectionery ingredients, and edible oil. Major producing countries include China, India, USA, Argentina, Sudan, Senegal, and Brazil. Peanut fundamentals, production, varieties, uses and global value chain.
Peanut Basics
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Production & Trade
Explain major origins, seasons, grades and trade channels.
Processing & Uses
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