Large Peanuts (Groundnut) - Peeled, Raw Snacking Nuts

Large Peanuts (Groundnut), also called Epa in Yoruba, are peeled raw peanuts sold for snacking and cooking. They are made up of shelled and peeled peanut kernels ready to use without further preparation. These peanuts are used to make groundnut soup, kunu-geda (groundnut juice), groundnut paste, and roasted peanut snacks. They are well suited for home cooks preparing West African peanut-based dishes and anyone who wants raw peanuts for snacking or grinding.

What Are These Peanuts?

These are large, peeled raw peanuts (groundnuts), known as Epa in Yoruba, a widely loved snack and cooking ingredient across West Africa.

Who It's For

• Home cooks making groundnut soup or groundnut paste
• Anyone preparing kunu-geda (groundnut juice)
• Snackers who prefer raw, peeled peanuts

Taste & Texture

Raw and unroasted, these peanuts have a mild, starchy flavor that develops a richer, nuttier taste once roasted or cooked into soup or paste.

How to Use

• For groundnut soup: grind or blend the peanuts into a paste and simmer with stock and spices.
• For roasting: roast in a dry pan or oven until golden for a simple snack.
• For kunu-geda: blend with water and spices into a refreshing groundnut drink.

Best For / Use Cases

• Best for: groundnut soup, groundnut paste, roasted peanut snacks
• Ideal for: kunu-geda and other peanut-based West African recipes

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container to keep the peanuts fresh.

Why People Buy This

Customers buy these peeled peanuts to skip the shelling and peeling step when preparing groundnut soup, paste, or snacks at home.