3 lbs (48 oz) original flavor japanese coated peanuts cracker nuts powernutri roasted peanuts coated with a delicious coating for your snacking pleasure! these peanuts from are guaranteed to be fresh and crisp! peanuts are rich in vitamins and are a good source of niacin which contributes to brain health and blood flow. <br> japanese peanuts aren't your average, run-of-the-mill snack. they're whole peanuts coated with an ultra-crunchy shell and flavored with a toasty hint of soy sauce. one taste and you’ll understand why so many of our customers just can’t get enough of these irresistible japanese peanuts! packed with six grams of protein, they can add a hearty dose of nutrition to your day.<br> ironically, japanese-style peanuts originated in mexico, not japan. also known as maní japonés or cacahuates japoneses in spanish, this snack was invented in 1945 by a japanese immigrant living in mexico named yoshigei nakatani. to this day, yoshigei’s addictive peanut creation continues to grow in popularity throughout mexico and the united states.