A gum-arabic mucilage is prepared by dissolving 8 lb of powdered gum in 1 gallon of cold water, stirring to obtain a good solution. Eighty pounds or a convenient quantity of selected blanched peanuts are placed in a standard revolving pan, which is set in motion, and the gum mucilage is poured over the nuts so that the mass is well coated. To prevent sticking, a few pounds of powdered sugar are then sprinkled oer the moist nuts as they revolve. The mass is allowed to revolve until thoroughly dry, taken from the pan, and sifted. The gum-coated nuts are returned to the pan, which is set in motion. A syrup consisting of 5 lb of sugar and 1 lb of corn syrup is prepared by dissolving in water and tested by a hydrometer to read 34' Be. this syrup is slowly poured on the revolving nuts and liberal charges of icing sugar are added, the operator running his hand through the mass to ensure that all pieces are covered. The mass is allowed to run until dry, then the process is repeated until the required size i