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About Nuts: What You Should Know



At John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS), parent company of the Fisher® brand, we pride ourselves on knowing everything there is to know about nuts. For example, did you know that peanuts are not actually nuts at all? They are legumes. In the U.S., the average annual consumption of peanuts tops 1.3 million in-shell tons, with over 50% of that quantity going into the production of peanut butter. Check out some more “Nutty Facts” and discover even more about nuts.

Qualified Health Claim: When it comes to smarter snacking, better baking and great cooking, JBSS and our Fisher brand are your natural choice for nuts you can feel good about. “Scientific evidence suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachio nuts and/or walnuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
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