MD, never personally tried boiled peanuts in a can. Did try fresh boiled peanuts once. Didn't like the taste or texture. I like the crunchiness of roasted peanuts. The boiled ones were kind of mushy. Given that canned vegetables are mushy I would guess canned peanuts are too. If someone offered me a taste I'd probably try them (am an adventurous eater) but not going to run out and buy some. Based on my experience with fresh boiled peanuts I suspect they are yucky.