Value chain mapping and analysis of groundnut in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Gupta, Shweta; Alvi, Muzna; and Tomar, Nitish. 2023. Value chain mapping and analysis of groundnut in Andhra Pradesh, India. CGIAR System Organization.
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Groundnut is also known as peanut and a poor man’s nut. Its botanical name, Arachis hypogaea L., reflects its geocarpic pod formation. With around 25% protein (Cobb & Jones, 1973; Arya et al, 2016), groundnut kernels surpass meat, eggs, and fruit serving as an important food crop (FAO, 2022). The 40-50% oil content is used for culinary purposes, vegetable oil, cosmetics, and industrial applications. The kernels are consumed raw, roasted, boiled, or as snacks.