Only a few plain unsalted peanuts are appropriate if offered at all. Avoid coated, flavored, salted, and rancid nuts. Fat content rises quickly and may trigger stomach upset or pancreatitis.
Peanuts are legumes sold roasted, dry-roasted, boiled, candied, or coated and used in snacks, baking, and sauces. They are calorie-dense and high in fat.
Often seasoned with salt, sugar, chili, garlic, smoke flavor, or sweet coatings. Common in mixed snack products, trail mixes, and nut bowls.
Shell fragments and snack crumbs can cause mouth or GI irritation. Moldy or rancid nuts should be discarded immediately.
