FORTUNE OVERSEAS

Mavdi, Rajkot, Gujarat

INDIA is the second largest producer of peanuts in the World after China. Annual production of peanuts in India exceeds 6 million metric tons.Groundnut is the most important oilseed of India and accounts for a little less than half of the major oilseeds produced in the country. Groundnut kernels are rich in proteins and vitamins and have high calorific value. It contains 40-50 per cent oil which is mainly used as edible oil in its pure form or hydrogenated vanaspati form.

The groundnut oil is also used for manufacturing margarine, medical emulsions, wool and silk, artificial leather, soap and toilet requisites. Groundnut is eaten raw, roasted, sweetened or salted. Its oil cake is used as an important rich cattle feed. It serves as an important rotation crop because it synthesizes atmospheric nitrogen and increases the fertility of soil.

Groundnuts in India are available throughout the year due to a two-crop cycle harvested in March and October. The two major varieties of peanuts produced in India are Bold (Virginia) and Java (Spanish). Bold variety has elongated shape and Java variety has round shape. The winter crop of peanuts is rain-fed crop whereas the summer crop is irrigated. 70% of the winter crop is the bold variety and 85% of the summer crop is Java variety The Bold variety peanuts are typically red skinned with elongated shape. The Java variety peanuts are pink skinned with round spheroid shape. Isohyets of 100 cm mark the upper limit of groundnut cultivation. It is highly susceptible to frost, prolonged drought, continuous rain and stagnant water.

In Indian subcontinent, people savor the salted and roasted groundnuts as a snack. However, its major use in India is the extracted oil used in cooking. In the US, peanuts are used in candies, cakes, cookies, and other sweets. They are also enjoyed roasted and salted. Peanut butter is one of the most popular peanut-based foods in the US.

Peanuts are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. Peanuts are a good source of niacin, folate, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, manganese and phosphorus.They also are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium, and contain about 25% protein (a higher proportion than in any true nut). While peanuts are considered high in fat, they primarily contain good fats also known as unsaturated fats.

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(Note :Microbiological examination is based upon customer's requirement. We can provide Steam Sterilized or ETO treated material for low microbiological level (If recommended by customer not for countries who are concerned)

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Known as one of the oldest oilseed crops in the world, sesame seeds that were the cultivated type originated in India. It spread very Early to China, Japan and to the Mediterranean Countries. Sesame has existed for as long as 4000 years. Today, India remains the largest producer of sesame seeds. Sesame plant is an annual plant, whose seeds as well as leaves can be eaten and used, Sesame seed is used in various forms, even in making of vines and beverages and sweet dishes.

India produces a wide variety of Sesame seeds varying in color from white to red to black, with oil content varying from 40 to 50 %. The white and black Indian Sesame seeds are mainly used for direct consumption by its addition in several foods and for exports. The brown Indian Sesame seeds are mainly used for oil extraction. These have oil content of around 45-50 %. The white Indian Sesame seeds have the desirable nutty taste and are used for making sweets, baked foods and confectionaries. The black Indian Sesame seeds are used for seasoning and for fries. Hulled seeds are also used for snack preparation.

Sesame Seeds from Gujarat state is widely preferred due to its uniform color and bold size. It is Natural White, Black, Brown, Golden and Crushing Quality in variety of grades Available as per buyer requirements to assure quality and safe food standards.

Sesame seeds known to be quite rich in many mineral contents like iron, magnesium, manganese, copper & calcium. Sesame seeds are also a good natural source ofvitamin B1 & Vitamin E.Sesame seeds are known to have phytoestrogens withantioxidantandanti-cancer properties. The antioxidant properties are attributed to its lignans, including unique content of sesame

The seeds are usually about 1 or 2 mm in diameter. Mustard seeds may be colored from yellowish white to black. They are important spices in many regional foods. Mustard seeds have been used since time immemorial. Mustard seeds are one of the oldest known spices, having been used in China and Rome for thousands of years for cooking, and as condiments. They are used extensively in India, with the entire plant in general being important.

Mustard seeds are from the mustard plant, which surprisingly belong to the cruciferous plant family (vegetable from the family include cauliflower & broccoli ) The seeds can come from three different plants: black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown Indian mustard (B. juncea), and white mustard Also known as brassica nigra, nigra being the Latin word for black. Brassica juncea L. (rai) was originally introduced from China into northeastern India, from where it has extended into Afghanistan via Punjab. Eastern Afghanistan, together with the adjoining northwestern India is one of the independent centers of origin of brown sarson (Brassica campestris var. brown sarson).

The seeds have wonderful health benefits like lowering cholesterol, controlling diabetes, easing bronchitis, and preventing cervical and oral cancer.

Mustard is important edible oilseed, oil content of the seeds ranges from 38- 46%.

The seed and oil are used as a condiment in the preparation of pickles and for flavoring curries and vegetables.

The oilcake is mostly used as cattle feed.

The leaves of young plants are used as a green vegetable.

The use of mustard oil for industrial purposes is limited on account of its high cost.