Which country produces the most groundnuts in the world?
The oil cake which is by-product of oil extraction process is used to make glue for wood; animal feed; fertilisers and antibiotics. China, India, Nigeria, the US and Sudan are the top global producers of groundnuts (Statista, 2024). Further reference: Shahbandeh M. 2024, February 7. ¡°Leading producers of peanuts worldwide 2021¡±. Statista.
Who makes peanut oil in South Africa?
Amanah Oil is currently the Premium producer of Peanut Oil in South Africa. Amanah Oil is a privately owned manufacturing business which began operations in 1999, and has been trading for over seventeen years in the food industry.
What is groundnut oil used for?
Oil extracted from the groundnut can also be used as raw material for manufacturing of soap; massage oil for polio patients; body, shaving and hair creams; and fluid diet which is used to physically strengthen patients and to sharpen their appetites before and after operations.
Where are groundnuts produced in South Africa?
Groundnuts are mainly produced in the north-western regions of South Africa, namely the western and north-western Free State, North West, Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces (DALRRD, 2024). Groundnuts are also produced in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal but production is lower in these provinces.