Refining of peanut kernels for the bakery, chocolate, ice cream and muesli industries
AMANDA Nussverarbeitungsbetrieb Inh. E. Blok eK
Emmerich am Rhein, Rotterdamer Straße 3 (Industrial Park East 1) · DENew on Amplifa
Family history in a nutshell
AMANDA Nussverarbeitungsbetrieb Inh. E. Blok eK in Emmerich am Rhein has been refining peanut kernels for the European bakery, chocolate, ice cream and muesli industries since 1961. Over the years, the family business has specialised in the processing of peanut kernels. The product range includes flaked and chopped peanut kernels, roasted kernels (halved, chopped, in skin), blanched kernels, peanut grits and peanut flour. The minimum order quantity is 250 kg; European companies can request samples (max. 3 of approx. 50 g each). The refining process is accompanied by optical colour sorting, density sorting and metal detection; every raw material delivery is tested for aflatoxin by an external laboratory before release. Traceability is 100 % guaranteed via a documentation system. The company is FSSC 22000 certified and is located in the Industrial Park East 1 in Emmerich am Rhein.
- Site
- Emmerich am Rhein
- Processes
- Peanut kernel flaking (cut), Peanut kernel chopping (diced), Peanut kernel roasting (halved, chopped, in skin), Peanut kernel blanching, Production of natural peanut grits / roasted peanut flour, Optical sorting with colour detection, Metal detection, Sorting by specific weight (density sorting)
- Materials
- Natural peanut kernels (raw material), Roasted peanut kernels, Blanched peanut kernels, Flaked peanut kernels, Chopped peanut kernels, Peanut grits, Peanut flour, Peanut kernels blanched
- Certificates
- FSSC 22000
- Founded
- 1961
- Industries
- Bakery, Chocolate industry, Ice cream industry, Muesli industry
- 01
Incoming goods inspection at the supplier's warehouse
- 02
Aflatoxin and foreign matter testing by an external laboratory
- 03
Release in accordance with EU legislation
- 04
Blanching
- 05
Flaking / chopping / grinding into grits or flour
- 06
Roasting
- 07
Optical colour sorting, density sorting, metal detection
- 08
Incoming inspection in the company's own warehouse
- 09
Dispatch
Product range and processing stages
Natural peanut kernels (raw material)
Carefully selected raw material as the starting point for all refining stages.
Peanut kernels blanched
Skin-removed kernels for further processing in baked goods and confectionery.
Peanut kernels flaked, natural
Cut kernels as decoration and ingredient for bakeries and confectioneries.
Peanut kernels chopped, natural
Diced kernels for baked goods, ice cream and muesli mixes.
Peanut kernels roasted
Roasted halved or chopped kernels with a typical roasted flavour.
Peanut kernels in skin, roasted
Roasted kernels in skin.
Natural peanut grits
Ground grits for even distribution in dough and mixing systems.
Roasted peanut flour
Ground flour for flavouring and protein enrichment of recipes.
Emmerich am Rhein site
Emmerich am Rhein
DEProduction site and administration
- Lot size
- Minimum order quantity 250 kg
- Materials
- Peanut kernels (natural, blanched, flaked, chopped, roasted, grits, flour)
- Optical sorting system with colour detection
- Density sorter (sorting by specific weight)
- Metal detector
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut kernel flaking (cut)Food processing | – | – | – | 250 kg | Peanut kernels |
| Peanut kernel chopping (diced)Food processing | – | – | – | 250 kg | Peanut kernels |
| Peanut kernel roasting (halved, chopped, in skin)Heat treatment | – | – | – | 250 kg | Peanut kernels |
| Peanut kernel blanchingFood processing | – | – | – | 250 kg | Peanut kernels |
| Production of natural peanut grits / roasted peanut flourFood processing | – | – | – | 250 kg | Peanut kernels |
| Optical sorting with colour detectionTesting | – | – | – | – | Peanut kernels |
| Metal detectionTesting | – | – | – | – | Peanut kernels |
| Sorting by specific weight (density sorting)Testing | – | – | – | – | Peanut kernels |
| Aflatoxin and foreign matter testing by an external laboratoryTesting | – | – | – | – | Peanut kernels |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical sorting system with colour detection | – | – | – | – | Emmerich am Rhein |
| Metal detector | – | – | – | – | Emmerich am Rhein |
| Density sorter (sorting by specific weight) | – | – | – | – | Emmerich am Rhein |
Additional services
Product safety FSSC 22000
The company is FSSC 22000 certified and applies strict hygiene and quality assurance plans that are updated and documented annually. Optical colour sorting, density sorting and metal detection continuously remove foreign bodies from the product flow; every raw material delivery is tested for aflatoxin by an external laboratory, and traceability is 100 % guaranteed.
| Evidence | Emmerich am Rhein |
|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 |
History
- 1932
Evert Blok founds a trading company for nuts and dried fruit in Rotterdam; until 1940 with a nut roastery.
- Ende der
Son Hans Blok joins the company; the idea of resuming nut processing emerges
- 1961
Hans Blok takes over the AMANDA company in Emmerich (Reeserstraße); initially processing various types of nuts
- 1974
Construction of the company's own building on Rotterdamer Straße; production there ever since
- 1996
Evert Blok joins the company
- 1999
Evert Blok takes over the company from his father Hans Blok