The earliest references to peanut butter can be traced to Aztec and Inca civilizations, who ground roasted peanuts into a paste. However, several people can be credited with the invention of modern peanut butter and the processes … See more

Similar to nut milks, nut butters and peanut butter are related to an equivalent dairy product that people are familiar with. Butter is a dairy product … See more

Planting and harvesting
Due to weather conditions, peanuts are usually planted in spring. The peanut comes from a yellow … See more

Nutritional profile
In a 100 gram amount, smooth peanut butter supplies 597 calories and is composed of 51% See more

Among the types of peanut butter are
• conventional peanut butter, which consists of up to 10% salt, sugars, and hydrogenated vegetable oil
• crunchy or chunky peanut … See more

The United States is a leading exporter of peanut butter, and one of the largest consumers of peanut butter annually per capita. … See more

As an ingredient
Peanut butter is included as an ingredient in many recipes: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches See more