Estrella Chili Nuts
Origin
Sweden
Swedish chili coated peanuts deliver roasted peanuts inside a crispy, spiced shell blending 15 different spices from cayenne to cardamom. Vegan and palm oil free.
Flavor Intensity
PEANUTS (50%), potato starch, vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed), icing sugar, salt, modified potato starch, spices (garlic powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, chili pepper, cumin, ginger, black pepper, jalapeno, caraway, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, fenugreek, fennel), sugar, WHEAT starch, corn starch, dextrose, rice flour, modified corn starch, caramelized sugar, yeast extract, onion powder, WHEAT flour, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (SOY, corn), baking powder, maltodextrin, colour (curcumin, paprika extract, E172), SOY sauce (SOY beans, WHEAT, salt), herbs (basil, lovage), spice extract (paprika, capsicum), acid (citric acid), natural flavoring, antioxidant (E306). May contain traces of other NUTS.
About This Candy
Crispy Coated Peanuts with a 15-Spice Chili Blend
Swedish chili coated peanuts hit with a loud crunch from the thick, spiced shell before the roasted peanut inside reveals its warm, nutty center. The coating blends 15 different spices including cayenne, jalapeno, cardamom, cumin, ginger, coriander, and turmeric for a heat that builds across the tongue without burning. As a result, each bite delivers a complex flavor arc that starts with the crispy shell cracking, moves into the chili heat, and finishes with the rich peanut base. The 50% peanut content keeps every piece substantial rather than all coating and no nut. In addition, soy sauce and caramelized sugar in the recipe add a savory umami depth that rounds out the spice and prevents the heat from tasting one-dimensional.
The crunchy shell holds firm in the bowl without going soft, making these ideal for slow snacking over drinks. Similarly, the heat level sits in a deliberate sweet spot where both hot and mild pieces are mixed together in every bag. Furthermore, the coating stays intact without shedding powder onto fingers or surfaces the way dusted nuts do. Each piece sounds audibly crispy when you bite down. Overall, these are the coated peanuts that earned their place as Sweden's go-to bar snack.
Why This Swedish Snack Classic Stands Out
This spicy crispy peanut snack comes from Estrella, one of Sweden's leading snack producers based in Gothenburg, known for slow-roasting every nut for maximum flavor. The recipe mixes hot and mild chili-coated peanuts in the same bag to create a varied heat experience across every handful. In contrast, most coated peanut brands use a single spice blend at a flat heat level with no variation between pieces. Consequently, the Estrella version keeps each handful unpredictable and engaging because you never know if the next piece runs hot or mild. The product carries an official vegan certification and contains zero palm oil. Kandy Lover ships every pack fresh from Sweden with free shipping worldwide. For more Swedish snacks, browse our full selection.
Flavor Profile
Swedish chili coated peanuts bring a thick, crunchy spice shell paired with roasted peanut warmth, layered chili heat, savory umami depth from soy sauce, and a caramelized sugar finish.
