Lawan et al. (2015) , reported that groundnut oil extraction involves shelling the groundnut pods, roasting the shelled groundnut seeds, deskinning and winnowing the roasted groundnut seeds, milling the cleaned groundnut seeds and kneading the paste produced. … PDF | Groundnut oil extraction involves removing oil content of the groundnut seed.
Are groundnut seeds a good source of oil?
Groundnut seeds are a rich source of high quality edible oil (43-55%), easily digestible protein (25-32%) and carbohydrates (20%). Worldwide, 50 percent of peanut production is used for oil extraction, 37 percent for direct food uses, and 12 percent for seed purpose (ICRISAT 2008).
Why is groundnut important in Punjab?
Groundnut is an important cash crop of barani areas of Punjab. Groundnuts are the 13th most important food crop of the world. They are the world’s 4th important source of edible oil and 3rd most important source of vegetable protein.
What is the difference between groundnut oil and edible oil?
Groundnut contributes 70% to the total edible oil production in India, whereas in Pakistan contribution as edible oil is negligible because it is mostly consumed as roasted nuts and in confectionery. The national average yield ranges from 800 to 1100 kg/ha which is less than one fourth of the potential yield of the existing varieties.