Rose Defiel earned her bachelor’s degree in food science from the University of Minnesota. She has more than 20-plus years of experience in the food industry, having worked in technology, quality, and production for dairy and confectionery companies and has worked as a food safety auditor. Defiel has attended several confectionery industry courses, including that NCA Resident Candy Course & the ZDS Chocolate Technology course held in Solingen, Germany. She can be reached at defielr@clasen.us
Peanuts, which have been used in foods since the early 1900's, are not only popular in the United States, but all over the world. Most recently, peanuts have been marketed for their nutritional benefits.