What is special about Virginia peanuts?

Virginia. Considered the “gourmet” peanut variety, Virginia peanuts have large kernels, and are the variety you get in the shell at ballpark stadiums. Because of their large size and premium characteristics, this variety is best suited for snacking instead of in peanut butter.

Are Virginia peanuts healthy?

Peanuts are good for your heart and help to prevent heart disease. With a single handful each day, Virginia peanuts provide essential minerals and vitamins that specifically target heart health. More importantly, peanuts are cheaper than any other heart healthy nut.

Who owns VA Diner?

the Galloway family
Known as “The Peanut Capital of the World”™, the Diner truly is a “Legend in a Nutshell”™. In 1945 the Diner was purchased by the Monahan family and in 1976 purchased by the current owners, the Galloway family. In 1989 the Galloway family replicated the Virginia Diner and the old railroad car is a legend.

Are Virginia Diner peanuts gluten free?

offers a wide variety of gluten-free nut products in its online store, including multiple flavors of peanuts (Virginia is known for peanuts), chocolate-covered nut brittle, dark and milk chocolate-covered almonds, honey-roasted cashews, sweet Georgia pecans, and peanut brittle.

What’s the difference between regular peanuts and Virginia peanuts?

Virginia Peanuts are different from other types of peanuts when it comes to size and taste. They are the largest of all peanuts and have a distinctive crunch. They’re also very flavorful. Virginia Peanuts are often called the “Ballpark Peanut” because they’re sold hot at baseball games.

Are Southern Grove peanuts gluten-free?

No, Southern Grove Cocktail Peanuts With Sea Salt is not gluten-free.

Which type of peanut is healthiest?

Raw peanuts are the most healthful variety. Peanut butter is a great choice, offering a healthy nutritional profile and a range of health benefits.

What are the 4 types of peanuts?

U.S. peanuts fall into four basic types: Runner, Virginia, Spanish and Valencia. Each of these peanuts is distinctive in size and flavor. Other producing countries grow varieties with other names but are similar to the types described below.