Tool · Live
Which Peanut Should I Buy?
A 4-question quiz: tell us what you want to make and how many people, get a variety recommendation, a quantity, and a retailer pointer.
Interactive · 4 questions · ~60 seconds
Variety + retailer suggestions reference our variety guide and retailer comparison.
Background reading
- practitioner
Virginia vs Runner vs Spanish vs Valencia: Which Peanut Is Which?
The four main peanut types—Virginia, Runner, Spanish, and Valencia—aren't interchangeable. Here's how to tell them apart, what each one costs, and which to buy for your exact use case.
- foundational
The Best Peanuts for Peanut Brittle (Tested in a Home Kitchen)
Not all peanuts make great brittle. We tested three common types side by side and found one clear winner — plus exactly where to buy it without overpaying.