Peanuts (groundnuts), shelled whole kernels; food-grade; cleaned, sorted and graded for size, colour and purity. Prepared through harvesting, field drying, shelling, pre-cleaning, gravity separation, colour sorting (electronic), size grading, metal detection, and packaging.
Brazil
24–30%
2025 / 2026
≥ 99%
Peanuts (groundnuts), shelled whole kernels, food-grade
Arachis hypogaea L. · Runner and Virginia types · Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Food-grade · Cleaned & sorted; compliant with Codex Stan 200-1995 (Codex standard for peanuts) and EU import requirements including EU Reg. 2023/915 (aflatoxin limits)
Harvesting, field drying, shelling, pre-cleaning, gravity separation, colour sorting (electronic), size grading, metal detection, packaging
2025 / 2026 (current harvest, March–June)
Brazil
Goiás, Mato Grosso & São Paulo states · altitude 600–1,000 m.a.s.l.
Nature Commodities — sourced direct from partner farms and cooperatives in Brazil
Whole shelled kernels; uniform size within grade; free from shrivelling, insect damage, mould or foreign matter.
Creamy white to light tan; skin-off (blanched) or skin-on as specified; uniform within lot; free from dark spots or discolouration.
Clean, fresh, characteristic peanut; free from rancid, musty, mouldy or foreign odours.
Mild, characteristic nutty peanut flavour; no bitterness, rancidity or off-notes; rich oil content with smooth mouthfeel.
Firm, crisp kernels; free from softness, clumping or signs of moisture damage.
| Parameter | Min | Max | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | — | 9.0 | % | ISO 665 |
| Water Activity (aW) | — | 0.65 | aW | Internal / AOAC |
| Crude Fat (oil content) | 44 | 52 | % | AOAC 920.39 |
| Crude Protein | 24 | 30 | % | AOAC 992.15 (Kjeldahl) |
| Crude Fibre | — | 3.5 | % | AOAC 978.10 |
| Ash Content | — | 3.0 | % | ISO 928 |
| Free Fatty Acids (as oleic) | — | 1.5 | % | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| Peroxide Value | — | 3.0 | meq/kg | AOCS Cd 8b-90 |
| Purity (whole kernels) | 99 | — | % | Codex Stan 200-1995 |
| Foreign Matter | — | 0.1 | % | ISO 927 |
| Broken & Split Kernels | — | 3.0 | % | Visual / internal |
| Shrivelled & Immature Kernels | — | 1.0 | % | Visual / internal |
| Pesticide Residues | — | ND | — | EU MRLs (Reg. 396/2005) |
| Heavy Metals — Lead (Pb) | — | 0.1 | mg/kg | ICP-MS / EN 14083 |
| Heavy Metals — Cadmium (Cd) | — | 0.05 | mg/kg | ICP-MS / EN 14083 |
| Aflatoxin B1 | — | 2.0 | µg/kg | HPLC / EN 14123 |
| Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) | — | 4.0 | µg/kg | HPLC / EN 14123 |
| Ochratoxin A (OTA) | — | 10.0 | µg/kg | EN 14132 |
| Parameter | Limit | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Plate Count | ≤ 1.0 × 10⁵ | cfu/g | ISO 4833 |
| Yeasts | ≤ 1.0 × 10³ | cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Moulds | ≤ 1.0 × 10³ | cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Enterobacteriaceae | ≤ 1.0 × 10² | cfu/g | ISO 21528-2 |
| Pathogen | Result | UOM | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Absent | /g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent | /25 g | ISO 6579 |
Peanuts are a declared allergen. All packaging and labelling prominently displays "ALLERGEN: CONTAINS PEANUTS." None of the following additional allergens are present by direct addition or cross-contact:
Cereals containing gluten and derivatives
Crustaceans and derivatives
Eggs and derivatives
Fish and derivatives
Soy and derivatives
Milk and derivatives (including lactose)
Nuts and derivatives
Celery and derivatives
Mustard and derivatives
Sesame / seeds and derivatives
Sulphites ≥ 10 mg/kg
Lupin and derivatives
Molluscs and derivatives
25 kg or 50 kg woven polypropylene bags with food-grade polyethylene inner liner; vacuum-packed options available on request.
25 kg or 50 kg per bag (as specified at order)
Approx. 20,000–24,000 kg net depending on bag format and stacking
Origin, lot number, harvest date, net weight, batch number; ALLERGEN: CONTAINS PEANUTS prominently displayed on each unit.
Cool, dry, well-ventilated; 15–20°C, RH < 55%; away from direct sunlight, heat sources and strong odours; elevated off floor on pallets; segregated from allergen-sensitive lines; regular inspection for mould and insect activity.
Food-contact materials comply with EU Reg. 1935/2004 and 10/2011
Products do not fall within the scope of EU Regulations 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. No genetic modification techniques are used. Peanuts are produced exclusively from naturally grown Arachis hypogaea — no GMOs as processing aids or additives. All peanuts are fully traceable, unadulterated, and not substituted with any other raw material. Lot identity, cooperative of origin, harvest region and crop year are recorded on every bag and on the accompanying phytosanitary and health certificate documentation.
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