{"id":11837,"date":"2021-09-30T14:22:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T12:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itacpro.develacq.startgoconnection.es\/?p=11837"},"modified":"2023-08-14T10:27:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T08:27:48","slug":"peanut-types-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itac-professional.com\/en\/blog\/peanut-types-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut types: guide for industrial buyers and quality parameters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both if you work in the purchasing or procurement department of an <\/span>industrial food company and if you work in the quality department, the content of this article will be of great interest to you. In this text you will find everything you need to know about the different peanut types and the main aspects you need to keep in mind during its purchasing process.<\/p>\n

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Main qualities of this ingredient for the industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Peanut<\/a> stands out due to its nutritional value. Specifically, peanut kernels contain approximately 50% of fatty acids \u2013 mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated such as oleic and linoleic acid \u2013 and proteins (25%). On the other hand, they also stand out due to their high fibre content, vitamin B6, vitamin E (\u03b1-tocopherol); as well as minerals: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. Lastly, they are a source of group B proteins and vitamins, such as pantothenic acid<\/span>1<\/sup><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanks to their <\/span>high content of vegetable protein and fat<\/b> (especially monounsaturated), peanuts are a <\/span>versatile ingredient <\/b>that can take <\/span>different forms. It is the main ingredient of peanut butter and it can be transformed into oils, extracts, they can be chopped, halved, diced and turned into peanut flour or pastes<\/span>1<\/sup><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep learning:<\/span><\/i> Peanut and peanut butter trends<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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In addition, the <\/span>nutritional and sensory properties <\/b>of peanuts make them a unique, differentiating ingredient in a myriad of food products. For this reason, at Itac Professional, the B2B brand of Importaco Group for the food industry, we offer them in a wide range of forms that boost flavours and create a unique texture in products of industries such as chocolate, confectionery and dressings, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Peanut types and growing regions: all you need to know<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are <\/span>different varieties and types of peanuts, each with different characteristics, uses and growing regions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Runner \/ Bold peanuts<\/b><\/h3>\n