These are essentially the go to brand used by popular restaurant chains that offer peanuts as a snack. The quality is better than the Hampton Farms trash that is generally available here in Hampton Roads. They are still relatively local, coming out of the Carolinas. The value for money is also very good, since you're getting 5lbs for essentially a $20 or less price. 5 lbs. is pretty generous, especially for one person living on their own like me. A great simple snack. There have been none that have tasted funny like in other brands when the peanut is malformed or small. A slightly noticeable number of empties, but again, out of a 5 lb. bag, that's not really a big deal.