Red peanuts — peanuts with their characteristic reddish-brown skin intact — are the traditional, less processed form of one of the world's most popular and nutritionally valuable legumes. The red skin of the peanut is rich in antioxidants, particularly resveratrol — the same beneficial compound found in red wine — as well as additional dietary fibre compared to their blanched, skin-removed counterparts. Lioncroft's Red Peanuts are carefully sourced and cleaned to deliver the consistent quality and genuine flavour that both snacking and cooking demand, with the skin intact for maximum nutritional benefit.
In Indian cooking, red peanuts are used widely — roasted and ground into the coarse, spiced peanut chutneys and chutneys of Maharashtra and Karnataka, stirred into poha and upma for protein and crunch, and used as the primary nut in chikki — the traditional peanut and jaggery brittle that is one of India's most beloved sweets. In West African cooking, peanuts (groundnuts) are fundamental — ground into the rich groundnut stews and soups that are central to the cuisine of Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Roasted with spices as a snack, red peanuts deliver a deeply satisfying, earthy crunch with the added value of the skin's nutritional contribution. Rich in plant protein, healthy fats, niacin, and magnesium, Lioncroft's Red Peanuts are a genuinely valuable, flavourful, and affordable nutritional staple.



