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Kaifeng Roasted Peanuts (Xiangfu District, Henan)

May 23, 2026 Travel Gifts karson

A National Geographical Indication product from Kaifeng, Henan, with 400+ years of cultivation. Grown in sandy alluvial soil by the Yellow River, famous for plump kernels, thin red skin, crispy roasted flavor.

Kaifeng Roasted Peanuts (Xiangfu District, Henan)

Origin: Xiangfu District, Kaifeng; loose sandy soil, plenty of sunshine, large day–night temperature difference.

Features: Thin skin, plump pink kernels, high kernel rate (≥69%), rich in protein (≥24g/100g), calcium and iron.

Traditional Craft: Iron pan + clean sand slow-roasting, no additives.

Kaifeng Roasted Peanuts (Xiangfu District, Henan)

Classic Flavors

  • Five-Spice: Marinated with star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, then roasted; salty, crispy, aromatic.
  • Sweet-Savory (Licorice): Licorice + light salt/sugar, sweet first then savory, sweet aftertaste, not greasy.
  • Original: Pure sand-roasted, pure nutty & roasted aroma.

Popularity: Loved by foreigners as beer snacks, tea treats, exported to Europe, America and Southeast Asia.

  • ✅ National Geographical Indication
  • ✅ Premium sandy soil growth
  • ✅ Traditional iron pan & sand roasted
  • ✅ Crispy, roasted & not greasy
  • ✅ No additives, healthy