Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 30 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts30
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts currently appears in 30 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 30 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 30 of 30 products

Artisan Sea Salt Virginia Peanuts
Straub's, Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
Artisan Virginia Peanuts, Jalapeno
Straub's, Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
Artisan Virginia Peanuts, Salt & Pepper
Straub's, Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
Central market classics, salt & pepper virginia peanuts
Central Market, Price Chopper Supermarkets
100/100
Creole spiced premium virginia peanuts, creole spiced
Unknown
100/100
Culinaria, virginia peanuts, jalapeno spiced
Culinaria
100/100
Fairway like no other market, virginia peanuts, sea salt & pepper
Fairway, Fairway Operating Corp.
100/100
Gourmet roasted peanuts
Unknown
100/100
Gourmet roasted tavern mustard peanuts
Unknown
100/100
Handcooked Virginia Peanuts
Culinaria
100/100
Handcooked Virginia Peanuts
The Peanut Shop
100/100
Homestyle light salt premium virginia peanuts, homestyle light salt
Unknown
100/100
Hot Wasabi Spiced Nuts
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg
100/100
Lunds & byerlys, fresh roasted pb & cranberry nut mix, peanuts, cranberries and peanut butter chips
Lunds & Byerlys, Lunds Inc
100/100
Lunds & byerlys, nut mix
Lunds & Byerlys, Lunds Inc
100/100
New Orleans Creole Style Nuts
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg
100/100
Rouses Best, Premium Virginia Peanuts, Honey Mustard
Rouse's Enterprises Inc.
100/100
Rouses Best, Snack Mix, Spicy Bayou
Rouse's Enterprises Inc.
100/100
Salt and pepper premium virginia peanuts
Unknown
100/100
Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Nuts Seasoned Virginia Peanuts
The Peanut Shop
100/100
Sea salt & vinegar peanuts
Unknown
100/100
Snack mix with virginia peanuts
Unknown
25/100
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg, Handcooked Virginia Peanuts, Sea Salt, Pepper
Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg, Homestyle Hand Cooked Peanuts
Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg, Peanuts
Smithfield Farmland Corp.
100/100
Virginia Peanuts
Culinaria
100/100
Virginia Peanuts
Culinaria
100/100
Virginia peanuts
Unknown
100/100
Virginia Peanuts, Lightly Salted
Metropolitanmarket
100/100
Yin & Yang Peanuts
The Peanut Shop Of Williamsburg
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts safe to eat?

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts?

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts is found in 30 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts do in food?

Super Extra Large Virginia Peanuts serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.