When a good friend of mine returned from a recent trip to Tennessee, he brought over a gift that he and his wife thought I would really appreciate. What they brought over were two cans of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts. Previously, I had heard of boiled peanuts, but never really had the opportunity to try them. As soon as I saw the two bright yellow cans, I started smiling. I knew that boiled peanuts were very popular in the southern United States and I was eager to taste them.
A few days after my friends gave me the Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts, I opened one of the cans. I was surprised when I saw the color of the shelled peanuts. I was expecting to see green – hued legumes, per the name of the product. Instead, what I saw was a mass of wet, tannish – brown peanuts. Over the course of three days, I ate all of the boiled peanuts in the can, a little bit at a time.
I am so impressed by and interested in Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts, that I have decided to write a product review of them. Presented here, in an effort to assist the consumer, is one food writer’s product review of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts.
Size The net weight of the cans of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts that I received as a gift are 13.5 ounces each. According to the package label each can contains approximately 4.5 two tablespoon servings. I would say that this serving size is pretty accurate. When I recently ate the first can of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts, that is roughly the amount that I consumed, each time I ate them. In physical size, the can is about the same size as most other canned vegetables and legumes.
Price Because I received the two cans of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts as a gift, I am unsure of the item’s regular retail price. Finding the accurate price charged for Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts at Hartford, Connecticut area supermarkets proved to be difficult. I couldn’t find a local supermarket that had them in stock, but did find them available through several web sites.
Texture I really like the appealing and interesting. texture of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts. Of course, heretofore, I had never seen boiled peanuts, so they are sort of a novelty to me. Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts are soft in texture, but not mushy. They are pretty much the texture one would expect them to be. I found them to be fun to eat and I enjoyed eating them plain, as a snack and alongside some hot dogs and potato chips. To me, the texture of these legumes resembles that of canned beans, just a little bit firmer.
Nutritional Facts Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts contain 100 calories, with 70 calories from fat, per two tablespoon serving. These boiled peanuts also contain 1 gram of saturated fat, 7 grams total fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 250 mg of sodium, 3 grams total carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 0 grams of sugars and 4 grams of protein, per two tablespoon serving.
Taste / Flavor The flavor of Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts is pleasant and mellow. I think that their peanutty flavor is mellowed by the boiling process. The subtle flavor that they offer reminded of a cross between peanuts and lima beans. As I ate these boiled peanuts, more than once I thought that they would fit in wonderfully on the menu at vegetarian restaurants.
Packaging Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts are available in cans and pouches. The product being reviewed here is a standard metal vegetable – type can that features a very handy and convenient pull – top opener on the lid. The yellow front label of the can features a nice illustration of the enclosed boiled peanuts and the rear label lists all pertinent ingredient and nutritional information.
Overall Rating All things considered, Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts are a delicious treat that are fun to eat. A staple in many southern consumers’ pantries, these canned, boiled peanuts taste great on their own and also when served with other foods. If you can’t find Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts at your local grocery stores, you can buy them online, through the companie’s web site. Peanut Patch Green Boiled Peanuts are highly recommended by this food writer.
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