What are Packing Peanuts?

Peanuts are one of the major commodities in the international oilseed trade, ranking second in the world in oilseed commodity trade, after soybeans.

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China's peanut kernel exports are about 50,000 tons per year, and more than 90% are concentrated in Shandong, followed by

In the international market, grading peanuts is based on the size of the seeds, that is, the number of peanuts per two (28.35g), including:

(1) Two 60 to 80 grains per English as small grains; (2) Two 40 to 60 grains per English as medium grains; (3) Two to 30 to 40 grains per English as large grains; (4) Two to 20 to 30 grains per English As extra large.

The grain difference between each level is: 10 grains plus 60/70 or 70/80 for small grains, 5 grains such as 40/45, 45/50 for large grains, and 2 grains for 20/22 for extra large grains. The graded peanut kernels currently exported in China are large, medium and small, mainly large and medium. The characteristics of peanut kernels exported by China on the international market are generally characterized by uniform size, good taste, and no

Peanut kernels have a wide range of uses.

(1) Packaging: At present, most export peanuts are packed in single sacks, and the net weight of each bag is 50kg. For grading peanut kernels, sacks need to be fastened at four corners, and a single twine can be used to sew 10 "X" shapes. The new sacks used must not have any odor or contamination. ?

(2) Storage and transportation: The graded peanut kernels must be kept neat, especially under the condition of low water content, and must be handled lightly during the transportation and transportation process. Generally, the stacking position cannot be stacked too high to prevent the increase of broken kernels; The processing of peanut kernels is generally performed in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of the following year after harvest. Packing exports are generally concentrated at this time. Peanut kernels stored over the summer should be stored in a low-temperature storehouse. It should not be stored in the open air, and it should not be exposed to sunlight to prevent the seed coat from discoloring and oiling. To prevent the breeding of pests in the warehouse, fumigation and disinfection is usually carried out in May. Methyl bromide is the best fumigant. Fumigated goods are best kept in place to prevent external infection. If it is destacked or moved and stored for a long time, fumigation can be performed again as appropriate; Peanut kernels are edible products, storage warehouses, cover materials, and transportation vehicles must be free of pollutants, coal ash, pesticides or other Peculiar smell.