Roasted Unsalted Peanut

Roasted unsalted peanuts are shelled peanut kernels dry-roasted until golden and crisp. They deliver a toasty, nutty aroma and a crunchy bite, with a rich, slightly sweet flavor; sold whole, split, or chopped for cooking and baking. Common uses include snacking, grinding into peanut butter, topping salads and noodle dishes, and folding into cookies or brittle.

Native to South America, peanuts spread to Africa and Asia through trade and became staples in West African, Southeast Asian, and American cuisines. Dry-roasting uses hot air without added oil and is widely performed by processors and small-batch roasters.