Scroll through the slideshow to learn six fascinating facts about North Carolina peanuts:
The four types of peanuts grown in the U.S. are:
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- Runner, the most common, used for processing into peanut butter and other confections
- Virginia, known as the “gourmet” peanut variety, featuring large kernels and best suited for snacking, commonly sold in shells at ballparks
- Spanish, a smaller variety known for their red skins
- Valencia, a sweeter nut often used for all-natural peanut butter
