Why are salted peanuts cheaper than unsalted peanuts?

I do not agree that it is simply a difference of demand. The process of adding salt costs money. The manufacturer will simply salt a smaller percentage of their peanuts, save manufacturing costs and reap greater profits. read more

Salted peanuts probably last longer than unsalted peanuts, so they have a longer shelf life and can be kept in the warehouses or on the shelves for a much longer time. This means that logistic costs can be minimized for salted peanuts (go for cheapest rather than fastest mode of transport, controlled storage conditions, etc..). read more

Peanuts offer all the health benefits of tree nuts—which is great because peanuts tend to be cheaper and more widely available than a lot of other nuts. In addition, peanuts offer a few bonus benefits that you don’t get from tree nuts. Peanuts are high in protein and other nutrients. read more

Unsalted nuts have a"healthier"perceived value to health-conscious people and those consumers are willing to pay a bit more. Salt is actually cheaper by weight than nuts, and you are paying by total weight, so"all nuts and no salt" is more expensive by weight than"salt plus nuts". read more