Arachis Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Arachis Oil is the pharmacopoeial name for groundnut or peanut oil, pressed from the seeds of Arachis hypogaea. It is a mild, pale yellow oil with a light nutty scent, used in cooking, cosmetics, massage and pharmaceutical preparations around the world.
Arizone International supplies Arachis Oil in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades, cold-pressed or refined, for manufacturers, formulators, wholesalers and private label businesses worldwide.
From Groundnut to Oil
The peanut plant is unusual: after its yellow flowers are pollinated, the flower stalk bends down and pushes the developing pod into the soil, where the nut ripens underground. That is where the name "groundnut" comes from. India is one of the world's largest groundnut producers, and Gujarat, especially the Saurashtra region, is the heart of the Indian groundnut oil trade.
Two main types of oil are produced. Cold-pressed or filtered groundnut oil, often called kachi ghani or wood-pressed oil in India, keeps more flavour and colour. Refined, bleached and deodorised (RBD) oil is lighter, almost odourless and has a higher smoke point, which suits frying, cosmetic and pharmaceutical use.
Composition
- Oleic AcidTypically around 40% to 60%, giving good stability and a smooth skin feel.
- Linoleic AcidUsually around 20% to 40%.
- Saturated FatsIncluding palmitic acid and small amounts of long-chain behenic and arachidic acids. Arachidic acid is named after Arachis.
- Vitamin ENatural tocopherols, especially in unrefined oil.
Applications
- Edible oil for cooking and food processing
- Massage oils and body oils
- Creams, lotions, soaps and hair oils
- Pharmaceutical vehicle in oily preparations, such as ear drops and some injections (pharmacopoeial grade)
- Carrier oil for ointments and liniments
- Private label cooking and cosmetic oils
Allergy Warning
Peanut is one of the most serious food allergens. Refined arachis oil contains very little protein and is tolerated by many people with peanut allergy, but cold-pressed oil can contain enough protein to cause reactions. Products containing arachis oil must be clearly labelled according to local allergen rules, and many pharmaceutical products carry a warning for people with peanut or soya allergy.
Quality Parameters
- Acid value and free fatty acid content
- Peroxide value and oxidative stability
- Iodine value, saponification value and refractive index
- Fatty acid profile by gas chromatography
- Aflatoxin testing, which is essential for groundnut products
- Moisture, impurities and heavy metals
Packaging and Storage
We supply Arachis Oil in drums, jerry cans, tins and bulk tankers, or in retail bottles for private label. Store in closed containers in a cool place away from light to prevent rancidity.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
For pharmaceutical use, specify the pharmacopoeia grade you need (IP, BP or USP) and ask for aflatoxin results on every lot. Because arachis oil comes from peanuts, it must be declared as an allergen on food and cosmetic labels in most markets.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based manufacturer, supplier and exporter of carrier oils and natural ingredients, with access to groundnut from Gujarat. We offer food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades, custom packaging and full documentation for export.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – cold-pressed (virgin) or refined
- Grade Options
- Food / Pharma (IP/BP) / Cosmetic grade
- Packaging
- HDPE cans (1–50 kg), 180–200 kg drums and IBC tanks; bottles for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 18 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dark place in tightly closed containers; avoid heat, light and air
Applications
- Edible oil for cooking and food processing
- Massage oils and body oils
- Creams, lotions, soaps and hair oils
- Pharmaceutical vehicle in oily preparations
- Carrier oil for ointments and liniments
- Private label cooking and cosmetic oils
Compliance
Yes. Arachis Oil is the pharmacopoeial name for peanut or groundnut oil, pressed from the seeds of Arachis hypogaea.
Cold-pressed Arachis Oil keeps more of the nutty flavour. Refined Arachis Oil is lighter in colour and smell, which suits pharmaceutical and cosmetic use.
Yes. Every batch of Arachis Oil is tested for aflatoxins, because groundnuts can pick up these moulds if they are not dried and stored well.
Arachis Oil is supplied in 1 kg to 50 kg HDPE cans, 180 to 200 kg drums, and IBC tanks for large orders.
When stored sealed in a cool, dark place, Arachis Oil usually keeps well for 12 to 24 months, depending on the grade.
We export Arachis Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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