Aw, nuts!

Prepared Foods, Jan, 2002

For consumers presumably looking for an alternative to popcorn as a hot, quick snack, Nabisco Canada is selling peanuts that go in the microwave. Planters Microwave Roasting Peanuts are in 85g bags, similar to popcorn bags. They go straight into the microwave for two minutes (microwave one minute, shake and flip, and microwave one more). The in-shell peanuts are then ready to shell and eat. Well, almost.

The company says the product should be opened, and the nuts allowed to cool before eating, as they will not be crunchy. In fact, package instructions say to let the nuts cool 8-10 minutes before eating. The nuts are supposed to have a freshly roasted taste after being microwaved. Two bags are sold per box.