Taste the freshness. Finest from the fields. For generations, our family and our farmers have nurtured our crops with care and attention from seed to shelf. Question: Why do you advise I cook these peanuts? I eat raw almonds. Answer: Most raw almonds in the US have been through a pasteurization process. This light application of heat kills any bacteria. As with many raw agricultural food products (like eggs & meats) raw peanuts should be cooked before consumption. Packed with protein. 8 g protein per serving. Gluten free. Suitable for vegan diet. Cholesterol free. Non GMO. www.hamptonfarms.com. 100% USA grown. Product of USA.