Zarchin Bulk In-Shell Peanuts (Pod Peanuts)

Following initial sun curing, raw pods pass through rotary vibrating sifters, pneumatic destoners, and rotary dry-polishing brushes. This mechanical sequence strips caked soil, foliage remnants, and blank hulls, guaranteeing total extraneous debris remains below 1.0% by weight.

Given the subterranean maturation of peanuts, susceptibility to Aspergillus molds is mitigated by immediate forced-air dehydration reducing moisture safely below 8%. Every batch undergoes composite lab testing for total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) using HPLC/ELISA methods to guarantee compliance with strict limits.

This SKU is delivered raw and dried, providing roasteries and snack factories complete flexibility to customize roasting, salting, or flavoring recipes. Recommended roasting parameters for in-shell pods range between 130°C and 150°C for 20 to 30 minutes in standard rotary drum roasters.

For premium Iranian cultivars, the crack-out kernel yield consistently averages between 68% and 72% by weight. Consequently, 100 kg of intact pods yields roughly 28–32 kg of outer woody hulls and 68–72 kg of wholesome, red-skin peanut kernels.

Because raw pods continue minimal biochemical respiration, they must be housed in breathable, porous woven polypropylene bags; solid airtight barriers are strictly avoided. Pallet stacks must stand 50 cm away from perimeter walls inside well-ventilated dry warehouses to forestall sweating.

The minimum standard wholesale order is 200 kg (8x 25kg bags). For industrial food manufacturing and large roasteries, dedicated full truckload (FTL) deliveries ranging from 5 to 20 metric tons are coordinated under formal commercial contracts.

Raw pods maintain optimal characteristics for approximately 9 months under dry, cool conditions. Integrated pest management (IPM) including ambient temperature suppression, pheromone monitoring traps, and periodic sanitary fumigation prevents storage moth and beetle infestation.