Do "raw peanuts" need to be kept refrigerated?

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If they are green, yes! And boil them soon since they are highly perishable. If they're dry, you can store them in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 4 mos. Once they're boiled, refrigerate. They should keep for up to 10 days, and can be frozen if you want to keep them longer. Don't know why I was assuming you'd boil them rather than roast them. Boiled peanuts are delicious but wet and messy. This page has a telephone number if you have more questions. http://www.boiledpeanuts.com/faq.html Here, this might be more helpful: "Store unshelled raw peanuts in an airtight container up to two month on the shelf, 6 months in refrigerator or 12 months in freezer." http://homecooking.about.com/cs/atozfoodindex/ht/ovenroastpeanut.htm Mar 25 07, 12:59 AM