PEANUTS

Property	Specification
Scientific Name	Arachis hypogaea
Common Name	Peanuts, Groundnuts
Color	Light brown to reddish-brown
Shape	Oval or round, sometimes irregular
Size	1 to 2 cm in length
Texture	Smooth, with a thin skin covering
Weight	0.5 to 1.5 g per peanut
Kernel Hardness	Medium hardness
Density	0.70 to 0.80 g/cm³
Moisture Content	6% to 10%
Chalkiness	Low to medium
Odor	Nutty, earthy smell
Taste	Rich, nutty, slightly sweet
Shelf Life	6 months to 1 year (when stored properly)
Packaging	Typically in vacuum-sealed or plastic bags