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Peanut Company of Australia
Why are Hi Oleic
Peanuts the
Best Peanuts Yet?
Consumers: They taste great and have health benefits!
Manufacturers: Hi Oleic "Long-life" peanuts stay fresher for longer!
Hi Oleic peanuts are naturally-bred peanuts
which have a different "oil profile"
to regular peanuts but still have
the same great taste

A comparison of fats (right)
shows Hi Oleic peanut kernels 
closely resemble olive oil

Technically, oleic fatty acid 
(monounsaturated oil) has replaced 
much of the linoleic (polyunsaturated) 
and palmitic (saturated) fatty acids

 

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