Peanut Inspector Certification Practice Exam

When must peanuts be assessed for their market valuation based on size?

1. At the time of harvesting

2. After they are shelled

3. Before they are shelled

4. During packaging

The correct answer is: Before they are shelled

Peanuts must be assessed for their market valuation based on size before they are shelled. This is important because the size of peanuts is a key factor that influences their marketability and price. Assessing peanuts while they are still in the shell allows inspectors to determine the overall size distribution of the batch, which is essential for grading and pricing. Once peanuts are shelled, their individual sizes can be different, and as a result, evaluating them after shelling might lead to less accurate valuations. This assessment process helps ensure that buyers and sellers have a clear understanding of the value of the peanuts they are dealing with based on recognized grading standards.