Ingredient

Butter Toasted Peanuts

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use butter toasted peanuts to add a rich, savory flavor and a satisfying …

What it is

Butter toasted peanuts are whole or chopped peanuts that have been coated with butter and then toasted or roasted. This process enhances their nutty flavor and gives them a richer, slightly buttery taste and aroma. They are often used as a snack or as an ingredient in various food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use butter toasted peanuts to add a rich, savory flavor and a satisfying crunch to foods. They are commonly found in snack mixes, trail mixes, baked goods like cookies and muffins, and as a topping for ice cream and other desserts.

Health notes

Butter toasted peanuts are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of protein, healthy fats, and various vitamins and minerals. While generally considered healthy in moderation as part of a balanced diet, they are calorie-dense. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated peanuts and their components, but specific evaluations for 'butter toasted peanuts' as a distinct ingredient are not typically separate. Concerns about aflatoxins in peanuts exist, but are managed through regulatory standards.

Allergen info

Peanuts are one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Butter may also be a major allergen if it contains milk proteins. Gluten is not typically present unless added during processing.

Products containing Butter Toasted Peanuts

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Byron Originals, Inc. Ice Cream, Salty Jack Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 278kcal 4.2Protein 12.5Fat 34.7Carbs Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. Truly Good Foods, Sweet Tooth Snack Mix Other Snacks 500kcal 6.7Protein 26.7Fat 56.7Carbs Aurora Products Aurora Natural, Forest Bounty Grail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 442kcal 12.5Protein 22.5Fat 57.5Carbs Aurora Products Pub Spicy Blend Other Snacks 467kcal 13.3Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Spicy Buffalo Style Trail Mix, Spicy Buffalo Style Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 533kcal 16.7Protein 40Fat 33.3Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Firecracker Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 567kcal 20Protein 46.7Fat 23.3Carbs Sweet & Spicy A Blend Of Butter Toasted Peanuts, Hot Cajun Corn Sticks, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Almonds, Pretzel Sticks & Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks Trail Mix, Sweet & Spicy Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Sweet & Spicy A Blend Of Butter Toasted Peanuts, Hot Cajun Corn Sticks, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Almonds, Pretzel Sticks & Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks Trail Mix, Sweet & Spicy Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 464kcal 10.7Protein 28.6Fat 50Carbs Chocomize Inc. Chocomize, Just Nuts - Milk Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 729kcal 11.8Protein 47.1Fat 70.6Carbs Tropical Nut & Fruit Co. Sweet Tooth Snack Mix, Sweet Tooth Other Snacks 467kcal 10Protein 26.7Fat 53.3Carbs Pub Spicy Blend Trail Mix Aurora Products Pub Spicy Blend Trail Mix Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 467kcal 13.3Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Aurora Products Honey Mustard Party Trailgate Mix, Honey; Mustard Other Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 33.3Fat 46.7Carbs Aurora Products Honey Mustard Party Mix Other Snacks 500kcal 13.3Protein 33.3Fat 46.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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