PEANUT
~40 lbs Peanut aka "Ground Nut", "Hua-Sheng", "花生" A peanut is a light brown shelled pod containing two to four pale red-skinned kernels. It tastes fairly bland, like peas. Peanut is usually eaten as a snack by roasting, salting, or honey glazing. They can also be cooked and added as a crunchy bite to your sweet or savory dish. Peanut is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection The peanut shell has a uniform color without any cracks or blemishes. Storage Peanuts should be stored at 50°F (10°C) with a relative humidity of fifty-five to seventy percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is up to ten months. Exposure to moisture or high relative humidity should be avoided. Peanut is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Peanut is not sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Peanut produces a low level of ethylene. Peanut is not sensitive to chilling injury and may be stored at or below freezing. Nutrition Fact Se