Peanut oil is recovered primarily by expeller pressing or in combination with hexane extraction. Only four plants process peanut oil in the United States. Peanut oil is processed by conventional caustic refining, adsorbent bleaching, and deodorization. The food uses of peanut oil and protein are reviewed in this article.
What is groundnut oil?
Groundnut oil, also known as peanut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable-derived oil made from the edible seeds of the peanut plant. The seeds, or peanuts, develop underground, which is why peanuts are also called groundnuts.
What is peanut oil used for?
Peanut oil has a high smoke point relative to many other cooking oils, so it is commonly used for frying foods. Due to war shortages of other oils, the use of readily available peanut oil increased in the United States during World War II. Unrefined peanut oil is used as a flavorant for dishes akin to sesame oil.
How much does peanut oil cost?
In 2018, peanut oil sold for US$1470/MT in the United States and for US$1326 in Rotterdam. Peanut oil is recovered primarily by expeller pressing or in combination with hexane extraction. Only four plants process peanut oil in the United States. Peanut oil is processed by conventional caustic refining, adsorbent bleaching, and deodorization.