Butter Toasted Peanuts

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.

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.

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.