The Concept of PEANUT WORLD began in 1996 when its owner noticed a small store selling nuts. The number of customers buying peanuts drew their attention, and being peanut lovers themselves they started conceptualizing and research on the business. Thus starting their first PEANUT WORLD cart business which was located in Ever Gotesco Grand Central (Trade Name then was still JM Nuts and Hot Castañas). With the success of its first store, the owner applied with SM Supermalls and from then on started expanding their food cart business under the trade name JM PEANUT WORLD.

With the success of their stores, the owners decided to open the business to franchising. The company joined Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) and launched their franchise program during the 2006 franchise show held in Megatrade. As of now, there are forty five (45) outlets of PEANUT WORLD. Thirty (30) of which are company-owned and fifteen (15) are franchised.

PEANUTS DOES NOT CAUSE ACNE

- Contrary to the belief that acne are caused by eating too much peanuts, studies, such as the one conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, have found no connection from such. The Journal of American Medical Association concurred in a published study that "diet plays no role in acne treatment in most patients…even large amounts of certain foods have not clinically exacerbated acne." However, what is recommended for acne preventive care is maintaining a healthy diet and having a vitamin regimen. It has been recommended that a person should add more fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts to the diet. Nuts contain Vitamins B3, E, and Zinc. These nutrients promote a healthy body and a healthy skin. Vitamin B3 reduces cholesterol and improves circulation, Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, which protects the cells against free radicals, and Zinc boosts the immune system. These studies show that peanuts are good sources of nutrients that protect the skin from acne. (Sources: www.peanut-institute.org, www.peanutusa.com, www.beer-nuts.com, www.eatright.org, www.acne.com, www.nationalpeanutboard.org, www.ideafinder.com )

GOOD SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS

- Peanuts contain high concentration of antioxidant polyphenols, primarily a compound called p-coumaric acid levels, boosting their over-all antioxidant content by as much as 22%. (Sources: www.whfood.com, British Journal of Nutrition by Blomhoff R and Carlsem MH)

POTENTIALLY REDUCED RISK OF STROKE

- Peanut contains a phytonutrients called RESVERATROL that has been determined to improve blood flow in the brain as much as 30%, thus greatly reducing the risk of stroke. (Sources: www.whfood.com, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry)

REDUCED RISK OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE

- Additional serving of nuts per week was associated with an average 8.3% reduced risk of this illness. (Sources: www.whfood.com, British Journal of Nutrition by Blomhoff R and Carlsem MH)

EATING NUTS LOWERS RISK OF WEIGHT GAIN

- People who eat NUTS at least twice a week are much LESS LIKELY TO GAIN WEIGHT than those almost never eat nuts. (Sources: www.whfood.com, Obesity Journal)

PEANUTS POTENTIALLY REDUCE THE RISK OF COLON CANCER

- A number of studies shown that eating peanuts just 2 or more times a week was associated with a 58% lowered risk of COLON CANCER in WOMEN and a 27% lowered risk in MEN. (Sources: www.whfood, Yeh CC, You SL, et al., World J Gastroentrol)

HELP PREVENT GALLSTONE

- Study shows that women who eat at least 1 ounce of nuts each week have a 25% lower risk of developing GALLSTONE. (Sources: www.whfood.com, Nurses health Study)

PROTECT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE and AGE-RELATED COGNITIVE DECLINE

- Because it is rich in niacin that assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy. (Sources: www.whfood.com, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry)

HELP LOWER THE RISK OF TYPE 2 DIABETES

- Recent research has demonstrated that eating nuts frequently as part may lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes in women and probably in men as well. Peanuts are high in unsaturated fat (monounsaturated and unsaturated), magnesium and dietary fiber, which all have a beneficial effect on reducing diabetes risk. (Sources: American Peanut Council)

CARDIO- PROTECTIVE “GOOD FAT” DIETS INCLUDE PEANUTS

- Study shows that diets high in monosaturated fat (high- MUFA diets) are superior to low-fat diets for heart (Sources: American Peanut Council)

NUTS are high in fat, but most of the fatty acids are unsaturated,

 having potential beneficial effects on serum lipids, particularly LDL cholesterol levels. (Sources: American Peanut Council)