History and information
A Brief History of Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is an American staple, but did you know the Incans began grinding peanuts hundreds of years earlier? The Smithsonian Magazine teaches us how this pantry favorite evolved to the food we love today.
the crazy history of peanuts and peanut butter - video
Follow along as Fire of Learning takes us on a video journey of the history of peanut butter.
National peanut board
Industry information and highlights
According to the National Peanut Board " we strive to help America’s 7,000 peanut-farming families improve their production practices and continue to put the world’s highest-quality peanut product in the hands of people around the globe."
usda peanut butter grades and standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a detailed grading standard for peanut butter products. This ensures uniformity of commercial products in the US.
Time to celebrate
15 Facts About Peanut Butter You Should Know
Mark your calendars! For those in the USA, January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day and April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Of course, these holidays can be celebrated by everyone else too.
15 Facts About Peanut Butter You Should Know
15 Facts About Peanut Butter You Should Know
The average American will eat 3 pounds of peanut butter each year, which brings the national total close to 700 million pounds annually. In addition, the average American child will eat more than 1,500 peanut butter sandwiches by the time they graduate high school.
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Make and taste
how to make peanut butter three ways
how to make peanut butter three ways
how to make peanut butter three ways
Peanut butter is simple to make, plus you can easily add your own creative spin.
Credit to Adam and Joanne at Inspired Taste
how to make nut and seed butters
how to make peanut butter three ways
how to make peanut butter three ways
You can make nut butter or seed butter out of pretty much any food that’s eaten like a nut or seed. Homemade butters are a great way to save money and to control the ingredients.
Credit to Ocean at Food Revolution Network
10 popular peanut butters taste test
10 popular peanut butters taste test
10 popular peanut butters taste test
13 tasters tried 10 of the most popular peanut butters, which included a mix of natural and regular options. All were ranked based on overall flavor, texture, and appearance.
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11 Best Flavored Nut Butters
10 popular peanut butters taste test
10 popular peanut butters taste test
Food Network gathered 36 flavored nut butters available in stores and online, including peanut, almond, cashew, mixed-nut and mixed-nut-and-seed varieties.
Credit to Beth at Food Network
Nutrition
Peanut Butter: Is It Good for You?
It's important to check the label when buying peanut butter. Many brands today add ingredients like sugar, vegetable oil, and trans fats that can reduce its nutritional value.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sachdev at WebMD
Alternatives to Peanut Butter
Nuts are a fantastic source of many nutrients that can improve your overall health. Protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals — chemical compounds produced by plants — are all found in nut butters.
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17 Healthiest Peanut Butters To Buy
17 Healthiest Peanut Butters To Buy
To reap its benefits, healthy peanut butter should have just two ingredients: peanuts and sometimes a pinch of salt.
Credit to Olivia at Eat This, Not That