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 Serving Size 1 oz (28.4g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   161 Calories from Fat   65 Total Fat   14g   .......................................................................................   21% Saturated Fat   1.9g   ......................................................................   9% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   5mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   4.6g   ...................................................................   1% Dietary Fiber   2.4g   ........................................................................   9% Sugar   1g Protein   7g Vitamin A   ..................................................................................................   0% Vitamin C   ..................................................................................................   0% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2% Iron   .............................................................................................................   7% Potassium   .................................................................................................   5%   *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. *Based on information published by USDA