How are peanuts cleaned and shelled prior to processing into peanut butter?

Peanuts are first washed to remove dust and foreign particles, then mechanically shelled to separate the edible kernel from the outer shell. This initial cleaning and de-shelling ensure that impurities do not affect subsequent processing. Once cleaned, the peanuts are ready for roasting and grinding, where systems such as the Colloid Mill GlobeCore can later enhance homogenization by efficiently processing the kernels.