Peanuts, and more

I decided to enjoy a snack of peanuts after taking Rocket around the neighborhood. The label says “Harris Teeter Peanuts – Dry Roasted, Lightly Salted.”

They are indeed dry roasted and lightly salted. Unfortunately, they are also a few other things, too. The ingredient list:

Peanuts, Salt, Cornstarch, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Monosodium Glutamate (Flavor Enhancer), Yeast, Dried Corn Syrup, Paprika and Other Spices, Extractives of Paprika, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Natural Flavor, Garlic and Onion Powder.

I really only wanted peanuts and some salt, though its good that they slipped in the “natural flavor” at the end of that list – as long as it’s natural. Don’t want anything that isn’t natural, you know. Also, I’m not sure how “extractives” differ from “extracts,” either. It might be like the way some people say “utilize” instead of “use,” as if the extra two syllables somehow add importance.

At least salmonella wasn’t on the list.