Choosing a Peanut Roasting Machine: In-Shell or Shelled
A buying guide to shell condition, roast target, seasoning, cooling and sample trials for peanut processors.
Start by describing the peanut you process
In-shell peanuts and kernels do not feed or move through a machine in the same way, and acceptable breakage may differ. Explain whether the product is cleaned before roasting, its shell condition and how it will be sold. “Peanut roaster” alone is not enough detail for a technical recommendation.
Describe more than the colour you want
Colour matters, but texture, aroma, seasoning stage and the appearance after cooling matter too. Show a finished-product sample or photo if possible. Write down defects you would reject, such as burnt notes, excessive breakage or uneven appearance.
Compare machine types with a product trial
When looking at belt and rotary systems, ask how the product is fed and moved, how settings change, and whether cleaning areas are accessible. A result obtained with a different peanut should not be treated as a promise for your raw material. If a trial is available, use a representative lot and ask for a record of the settings changed.
Include cooling, screening and seasoning in the flow
The quotation should explain how the product is cooled, whether shells or small pieces are separated, and where seasoning takes place. Check whether this equipment is included, how product transfers between steps and how the line connects to packaging. A roaster specification alone does not describe the complete process.
Ask for product-specific acceptance terms
Record shell condition, target finished product, measurement method, included equipment and site connections in the offer. Send every supplier the same product description and target when comparing prices. Share your sample with Sonsuz Makina’s technical team to discuss current models and configuration suitability.