What Are Blanched Peanuts?

A blanched peanut is one in which the skin is removed. The blanching process is done by putting the peanuts in hot water for about three minutes, then rapidly cooling them and rubbing off their skins. Once, the skins have been removed spread them on paper to dry and refrigerate.

Are blanched peanuts bad for you?

But, for snacking nothing beats an unblanched nut. The husk adds just a touch of flavor, and is packed full of nutrients. Either way blanched or unblanched nuts are super tasty and are great for your health.

Why do you blanch nuts?

Bakers and confectioners are partial to nutrient dense nuts because of their rich flavor and texture. They are perfect to use in baking recipes because they can be chopped whole, ground into flour, and made into paste. But, you need to get their skins off first, called BLANCHING, because they are bitter.