Groundnut Oil
Back to Oils & Gel Page
Groundnut oil, also referred to as peanut oil or arachis oil, is a vegetable-derived oil made from the edible seeds of the peanut plant. Depending on processing, groundnut oil can have a wide range of flavors that vary from mild and sweet to strong and nutty.
Details
- Name: Groundnut Oil
- Botanical name: Arachis hypogaea
- Ingredients: Dried crushed groundnuts
- Mode of Extraction: Cold Pressed
- Colour: Bright yellow with pleasant nutty aroma
- Storage: Cool & dry place
- Shelf Life: 36 months from packaging
Features & Benefits
- Smoke point: 220 ℃ +/- 10 ℃
- Flash point: 310 ℃ +/- 10 ℃
- No preservatives, chemicals or flavoring agents added
- Retains natural aroma and taste
- Contains essential fatty acids. Free of cholesterol
- Can be used for deep frying and high temperature cooking
- High smoke point. Can be used for deep frying
- Contains antioxidants to controls cell damage
- Very good source of Vitamin E and phytosterols
Nutritional Value per 100g :
| Energy |
884 kCal |
| Carbohydrates |
0 g |
| Fat |
100 g |
| Fat- Saturdated |
17 g |
| Fat- Monosaturated |
46 g |
| Fat- Polyunsaturated |
32 g |
| Protein |
0 g |
| Vitamin E |
15.7 mg |
| Zinc |
0.01 mg |
| Iodine |
60:116 |
| Cholestrol |
0 mg |
| Selenium |
0.0 mcg |
