Varieties and Counts
Groundnuts are traded by variety and count — the number of kernels per ounce. A lower count means a larger kernel. Specify both, because naming a variety alone does not define the size you receive.
Kernels are also supplied blanched (skin removed) or split on request. State roasting or blanching intent at enquiry stage, as it affects the grade recommended.
Aflatoxin — The One Thing That Rejects Shipments
Aflatoxin is the single most common cause of groundnut consignments being detained at destination. Limits differ sharply by market, and getting it wrong is expensive — cargo is usually destroyed, not returned.
We test every lot by HPLC and state the result on the COA. For EU-bound cargo we test to the 4 ppb standard as default — never accept a groundnut shipment without a batch-specific aflatoxin figure.
Typical Specifications
On specifications: the figures above reflect standard industry specifications for this product. Your actual batch values are confirmed on a NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis issued against your specific lot — provided with every shipment, and with sample orders before you commit to bulk. We do not ask buyers to take a specification on trust.
Documentation — Handled End to End
Groundnuts attract more border scrutiny than most agricultural commodities. We prepare the full document set and hand over originals within 24 hours of the Bill of Lading date.
HS Code 1202.42 (shelled, not roasted). Fumigation certificate where destination requires. Halal and Organic available on request.
How Ordering Works
MOQ is discussed at order stage based on variety and destination. Payment by advance TT, LC at sight, or DP/DA case by case.
Buyer Questions
What do groundnut counts like 50/60 actually mean?
The count is the number of kernels per ounce. A 50/60 count means 50 to 60 kernels per ounce, so a lower count indicates a larger kernel. Specify variety and count together, because naming a variety alone does not define the kernel size you will receive.
What aflatoxin limit applies to my market?
The European Union is strictest at 4 ppb total aflatoxin and 2 ppb for B1 in ready-to-eat product. The United States FDA action level is 20 ppb total. Middle East and Southeast Asian markets typically sit between 10 and 20 ppb but vary by country. We test every lot by HPLC and confirm the figure on your COA against your destination standard.
What happens if a shipment exceeds the aflatoxin limit?
Consignments exceeding the destination limit are normally detained and destroyed rather than returned, and the cost falls on the buyer. This is why batch-specific HPLC aflatoxin testing before shipment is not optional. Never accept groundnuts on a generic specification sheet without a lot-matched result.
What is the difference between Bold and Java groundnuts?
Bold, also called Runner, kernels are larger and rounder, preferred for roasting, snack manufacturing and retail packing. Java, also called Spanish, kernels are smaller and more uniform, preferred for confectionery, peanut butter and oil crushing. TJ is a Tennessee Java type used mainly for blanching and confectionery.
What HS code applies to groundnuts?
Shelled groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, are exported from India under HS Code 1202.42. In-shell groundnuts fall under 1202.41. We declare the correct code on all shipping documents.
Can I get a sample with a COA before bulk?
Yes. Sample orders carry the same NABL-accredited COA standard as bulk shipments, including batch-specific aflatoxin by HPLC, so you can verify results against your destination market limits before committing.
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