History. Planters Peanut Company was founded in 1906 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania by Amedeo Obici, and incorporated two years later as the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. In 1916, a young schoolboy, Antonio Gentile submitted drawings of an anthropomorphic peanut to a design contest.

INGREDIENTS: Peanut (94%), Dry Roast Seasoning [Salt, Wheat Flour, Yeast Extract Powder, Yeast Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Cinnamon, Colour (Paprika Extract), Citric Acid, Flavouring], Stabiliser (Sorbitol), Gelling Agent (Acacia Gum). Wheat Flour contains: Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin.

So even though we call them nuts they're technically Telugu a type of pea. One way to prepare peanuts is to roast them hold right in their shells. This is known as dry roasting.

These perfectly roasted peanuts have 7 grams of protein and are a good source of vitamin E. Free of cholesterol and trans-fat, PLANTERS® Peanuts have 14 grams of fat per serving and are the perfect on-the-go salty snack. Enjoy the traditional taste and crunch of a handful of roasted nuts.

Planters was founded by Italian immigrant Amedeo Obici in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He started his career as a bellhop and fruit stand vendor in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Obici later moved to Wilkes-Barre, opened his own fruit stand, and invested in a peanut roaster.

Gentry, also known as the "planter class," is a term associated with colonial and antebellum North Carolina and other southern states that refers to an upper middle class of wealthy gentlemen farmers who were well educated, politically astute, and generally came from successful families.

Dry roasting is performed by heating the food material using hot air without the use of oil or water as a carrier. The most commonly used oil roasting methods for peanuts are deep frying and blister frying.

When it comes to the healthier choice, it's a bit of a toss up between dry-roasted and oil-roasted peanuts. Dry-roasted are lower in calories and fat and may be better for the calorie-counter. But oil-roasted contain less sodium, which is better for your heart.

In one type of roaster, peanuts are fed by a conveyor into a stream of countercurrent hot air that roasts the peanuts. In this system, the peanuts are agitated to ensure that air passes around the individual kernels to promote an even roast. Dry roasted peanuts are cooled and blanched.

With a legendary taste and satisfying crunch, these peanuts are made with only three simple ingredients: peanuts, peanut oil and sea salt. Each peanut is finely seasoned with sea salt to enhance the natural roasted nut flavor.

Just the right amount of sweet, just the right amount of spicy for a crave-able, protein-packed snack! Plus, these whole peanuts are cholesterol-free and Kosher, so you can share with anyone else who is in the mood for a savory snack.

Each batch is meticulously oven roasted for the crunch you love, perfect for parties, game nights, and hanging out with the family. Pour a handful of these dry roasted nuts for a wholesome helping of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and 8 grams of protein.