There’s a reason crunchy peanuts are a classic American snack! And when you try our salted Roasted Redskin Peanuts, you’re bound to have a new favorite variety.
These fresh roasted peanuts are a welcome treat at any gathering, and you’ll want to have a supply on hand for a variety of recipes as well. From cakes to salads, peanuts are the perfect topping choice! Not to mention, they’re a low carb snack that’s also nutrient-rich. They make a great ingredient for peanut butter cookies or any other cookies you are baking. They are also known as goober, groundnut or Pindar. Grown around the world, the different market classes that are grown in the United States are Spanish, Virginia, Runner and Valencia. They are classified as legumes and not nuts. For culinary research and nutritional purposes they are considered a nut. Peanuts grow underground, unlike walnuts, almonds and other nuts that grow on trees.
Why not order in bulk and save money on your favorite nuts? Available in 1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb sizes.
There’s a reason crunchy peanuts are a classic American snack! And when you try our salted Roasted Redskin Peanuts, you’re bound to have a new favorite variety.
These fresh roasted peanuts are a welcome treat at any gathering, and you’ll want to have a supply on hand for a variety of recipes as well. From cakes to salads, peanuts are the perfect topping choice! Not to mention, they’re a low carb snack that’s also nutrient-rich. They make a great ingredient for peanut butter cookies or any other cookies you are baking. They are also known as goober, groundnut or Pindar. Grown around the world, the different market classes that are grown in the United States are Spanish, Virginia, Runner and Valencia. They are classified as legumes and not nuts. For culinary research and nutritional purposes they are considered a nut. Peanuts grow underground, unlike walnuts, almonds and other nuts that grow on trees.
Why not order in bulk and save money on your favorite nuts? Available in 1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb sizes.
Health Benefits
Peanuts have a strong nutritional profile. They are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and many key vitamins and minerals. Peanuts are an excellent source of plant-based protein, offering 25.8 g per 100 g of peanuts, or around half of a person’s daily protein needs. Because peanuts are full of healthful fats, protein, and fiber, they make a satisfying snack. Eating them in moderation may help a person maintain a healthy weight. In more than 6,000 female diabetics in the Nurses’ Health Study, those who consumed at least five servings per week of peanuts (1 ounce) or half a serving of peanut butter also significantly reduced their risk of heart disease. In fact, the American Diabetes Association website explains that nuts like peanuts “can go a long way in providing key healthy fats along with hunger management.”
Fun Facts
Just because the word “nut” is in their name doesn’t make them nuts. Peanuts are actually legumes! These delicious legumes grow underground and not on trees like real nuts such as chestnuts, hazelnuts, and acorns. Peanuts are edible seeds inside pods and are part of the Leguminosae family along with soybeans, chickpeas, peas, clover, licorice, and lentils. March is national peanut month and September 13th is National Peanut Day. Peanut flowers are yellow. Half of the top ten best selling candy bars in the US contain peanuts. The speed record for eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is six sandwiches in one minute. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
How to Store and Select
It is important to store peanuts properly to protect them from becoming rancid. Store peanuts in a tightly sealed container, in a cool dry place away from exposure to sunlight
Keeping peanuts cold will further protect them from rancidity and prolong their freshness. Refrigerated peanuts may keep for several months, while stored in the freezer, peanuts may keep for up to a year
Made in The USA
Proudly made in The USA. Shipped directly from our distribution center located in San Antonio, Texas.
