Question

Apart from the extraction of edible oil, what are the other uses of groundnut?

Answer 1

1. Direct Consumption: Eaten raw, roasted, salted, or boiled as a protein-rich snack.
2. By-products: The residue left after oil extraction (oilcake) serves as highly nutritious cattle feed and excellent nitrogen-rich manure.
3. Industrial Products: Used in the manufacturing of margarine (Vanaspati), soaps, and cosmetics.
4. Soil Fertility: Being a leguminous crop, cultivating groundnuts fixes atmospheric nitrogen, naturally replenishing soil nutrients.