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Being very high in fat content, peanuts and peanut butter run the risk of getting rancid, so proper storage is of utmost importance.
It is advisable to purchase peanuts still in their shells: you can usually purchase bulk packages at any convenience store.
Pay attention to any external sign of damage: black spots and fungi/molds are obviously not a good sign and the shell should be intact. You might also want to ensure that your store has many clients or the peanuts you purchase might have been sitting there for too long!
A good way to check for quality peanuts is to shake them: a rattling sound indicates that they're too dry, while cracked shells and presence of molds indicates that they're probably already rancid.
Peanut butter should be chosen in light of how natural and unprocessed it is: raw peanut butter, with skin, is much more nutritious (and less likely ... Read more »
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Here's a list of interesting trivia about peanuts and peanut butter: definitely the kind of stuff you want to say at bar or parties to pick up girls!

Peanut Trivia: Did you know?

The two major peanut producers in the US are, in order, Georgia and Texas; peanuts are also Georgia's official state crop, with at least 50% of the production being used for peanut butter

Other minor peanut producers are Alabama, Florida, North and South Carolina, Oklahoma and Virginia

An 18oz jar of peanut butter needs 850 peanuts to be made

The USA produce about 6% of the world's crop of peanuts: by comparison India and China, together, produce about 70%

About 65% of those peanuts are used worldwide for the production of peanut oil; another 20% is used for the production of candy

Peanut oil accounts for 8% of the worldwide edible oil prod ... Read more »

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As many as one-and-a-half million peoples are allergic to peanuts and could be risking their lives with each peanut butter and jelly sandwich.So serious can this allergy be that it accounts for over three-fourths of all deaths related to food allergies each year.SymptomsAn allergy to peanut butter typically manifests at some point during early childhood. In fact, the initial occurrence of symptoms develops by the age of two for most of those peanut allergy sufferers. The initial warning signs of an allergic reaction to peanut butter can be as easy to underestimate as a runny nose or a skin rash that can be found on part of the body.A more uncommon symptom that usually gets one's attention is a tingling sensation on the tongue. The real danger involved in an allergic reaction is that these rather mundane symptoms very rapidly and without warning of the seriousness of the situation evolve into far more dangerous manifestations such as trouble breathing, a swelling of t ... Read more »

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Calories -189

Fat - 16.26g

Carbs - 6g

Protein - 8.23g

There are 189 calories in 2 tablespoons of Smooth Peanut Butter (Vitamin and Mineral Fortified). Calorie breakdown: 72% fat, 13% carbs, 15% protein.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsps

Amount Per Serving
Calories 189    Calories from Fat 146
 

                                % Daily Values*
Total Fat                    -  16.26g 25%
  Saturated Fat           -  3.24g 16%
  Polyunsaturated Fat    - 4.431g  
  Monounsaturated Fat  - 7.946g  
Cholesterol 0mg        - 0%
Sodium 134m ... Read more »

Category: Health benefits | Views: 1048 | Added by: malusik | Date: 23.09.2011 | Comments (0)

Vegetarians, vegans and folk on a dairy-free diet appreciate the value of peanut butter. As well as being a tasty alternative to dairy butter and cheese, it's a versatile cooking ingredient in its own right (see, for example, our West African Peanut Stew). More importantly, it's very beneficial nutrition-wise. Peanut butter contains around 30 percent protein, and is also a worthwhile source of iron, niacin (vitamin B3) and fiber.But not all brands of peanut butter are equally healthy. In fact, many contain undesirable additives that do more harm than good. So before you buy your next jar, be sure to check the ingredients.Avoid the additivesThe worst offender is palm oil, a cheap oil that's added to peanut butter to prevent the natural oil from separating out. Unfortunately, palm oil is high in saturated fats. Brands that use palm oil contain 16 to 20 percent more saturated fats than those that don't.As an alternative to palm oil, some brands contain mono- and di-gl ... Read more »
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