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What do I do with the oil in natural peanut butter?

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We give our peanut butter a vigorous stir at the beginning (making sure to get all the way to the bottom!) and then refrigerate it. The chilly temp keeps it emulsified so there's no need to stir again.
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Is there a difference between regular peanut butter and natural peanut butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
In the United States, food regulations require that all peanut butters contain a minimum of 90 percent peanuts. Ingredients such as salt or sugar are allowed to be used as flavoring. Vegetable oils are also used in small amounts as stabilizers. Stabilizers are used to maintain the consistency of the peanut butter by preventing the natural peanut oils from separating from the product and rising to the top of the jar.
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Why is there oil on top of my peanut butter?

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Our peanut butter is natural. This means that we do not add any hydrogenated oils to 'stabilize' the peanut butter and prevent the natural oil separation that occurs when the peanuts are ground. Therefore, over time, as the jar of peanut butter sits the oil from the ground peanuts will separate and rise to the top of the jar. This oil is pure peanut oil. Refrigerating slows this separation. Generally, the longer the jar sits, the more oil will be on the top.
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Is there a huge difference between regular peanut butter and natural peanut butter?

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Peanut butter today is remarkably like that made 100 years ago. All peanut butter must, by law, contain a minimum of 90% peanuts. Both natural and regular peanut butters may contain some sugar and salt for flavoring. Some brands also contain a small amount of stabilizer (partially hydrogenated vegetable oil) to keep the oil from separating, which most consumers prefer. This also helps maintain peanut butter freshness.
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Can Peanut Butter Prevent Pregnancy?

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How is peanut butter made?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
Over the last century, the process for making peanut butter has become more automated and efficient, but generally has changed very little. Here are the basic steps: To stop the roasting process when the peanuts reach their optimum flavor and color, they are cooled quickly with fan–circulated air. A machine called a blancher removes the outer skin from the peanuts, after which they are split, cleaned, and sorted.
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First the raw, shelled peanut is roasted and cooled, then the skins are blanched. The blanched peanut kernels are electronically sorted or hand picked to be sure only good, wholesome kernels are used in peanut butter. The peanuts are ground, usually through two grinding stages, to produce a smooth, even-textured butter. The peanuts are heated during the grinding to about 170 degrees. Once the emulsifiers are added and mixed, the butter is cooled rapidly to 120 degrees or below.
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What is so special about Krema Natural Peanut Butter?

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Krema Natural Peanut Butter is 100% #1 Fancy Grade Spanish Peanuts. We do not add salt, sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oils or any other preservatives to our peanut butter. It's the same way we've been making it since the company started in 1898! It is always fresh, we roast our delicious peanuts in small batches just before grinding to ensure the best peanut butter possible.
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Can I use natural peanut butter in your recipes?

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Many brands of natural peanut butter have a tendency to separate while baking. The trick is finding a brand that tastes good and can hold up to high heat situations. On the rare occasions I use peanut butter, it is generally Peanut Butter & Co.'s Smooth Operator, which is a natural peanut butter and things turn out fine. Creamy Peter Pan peanut butter is my favorite for baking amoung the non-natural peanut butters.
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Will I be able to tolerate peanut butter?

Peanut butter does seem to be a well-tolerated food for some people. But some people even 2 months after surgery complain that a small amount (1 teaspoonful) was very uncomfortable.
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When was Peter Pan Peanut Butter first made?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
Swift & Company introduced "E.K. Pond" peanut butter in 1920. In 1922, the company adopted a new process for a smoother, more stable peanut butter. In 1928, Swift renamed the product "Peter Pan." Originally, Peter Pan Peanut Butter was packaged in a tin can opened by a turnkey that allowed the can to be re–covered by the lid. The package was changed to glass jars during World War II because of metal shortages. Later, lighter, unbreakable plastic jars replaced the glass ones.
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What can you tell me about the recall of your peanut butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
On Feb. 14, 2007, ConAgra Foods recalled all varieties of Peter Pan peanut butter. Following the recall, the company launched several initiatives to address the related consumer concerns. To learn more, click here. Including, our "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" is our pledge to you that Peter Pan peanut butter is committed to being a trusted product for you and the ones you love.
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Peanut butter is a concentrated source of monounsaturated fat, which is good, but the total fat is high, thus for good weight control, use it in small amounts. Look for unsweetened peanut butter with no extra oils added, such as those with the Heart Mark.
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Are peanuts and peanut butter good for you?

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Peanuts contain an incredible 26 percent protein. The fulfill approximately 30% of a 4-6 year old's and 26% of a 7-10 year old's Recommended Daily Allowance per serving. Protein is a valuable source of energy and contain six essential vitamins including Vitamin E, folate, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and Vitamin B6. Peanuts also contain seven essential minerals including phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper and calcium. Peanuts are cholesterol free nd low in saturated fat.
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Why do you use palm oil in your No Stir Peanut Butter and No Stir Almond Butter?

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We add a small amount of natural palm oil to help keep the nut oil from separating from the solid part of the nut. Adding the palm oil results in nut butter that does not need to be stirred. Palm oil is not hydrogenated, contains zero trans fats and is lower in saturated fat than butter. It's a vegetable oil and is cholesterol free. The palm oil we use is extracted from the palm fruit, using mechanical (not chemical) means.
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What is the difference between Natural Cocoa Butter and Deodorized Cocoa Butter?

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Natural Cocoa Butter usually retains a strong chocolate or cocoa odor and is more yellow in color. Deodorized Cocoa Butter will still have a slight odor and be lighter in color. Both butters are very hard in texture.
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What are the ingredients in Peter Pan Peanut Butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
Peter Pan Peanut Butter complies with U.S. Standards of Identity for peanut butter by containing more than 90 percent select roasted peanuts. It also contains extremely small amounts of vegetable oil stabilizers, which improve smoothness and prevent the natural peanut oils from separating from the product and rising to the top of the jar. To enhance the flavor, Peter Pan Peanut Butter also contains sugar and salt.
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In what sizes are Peter Pan Peanut Butter available?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
Creamy and Crunchy varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter are available in 18–, 28–, and 40–ounce jars.
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What is the nutritional content of Peter Pan Peanut Butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
The different varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter have slightly different nutritional profiles. Please consult the Nutrition Facts panel on the product label. Trans fatty acids are formed when vegetable oils are made either into a room–temperature solid or into a more stable liquid during a process called hydrogenation. Peanut butter stabilizers contain hydrogenated oils, but are used in such small quantities that they have little nutritional impact. According to the U.S.
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Is Peter Pan Peanut Butter gluten–free?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
All varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter are made without adding any potential gluten–containing ingredients such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats.
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What is the shelf life of Peter Pan Peanut Butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
This varies slightly depending on the actual product. Creamy and Crunchy varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter have a recommended shelf life that is 18 months from the date of manufacture. Beyond this date, the product does not spoil, but may develop off–flavors due to age. The end of the recommended shelf life is noted by the "Best By" date stamped on the jar.
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How should Peter Pan Peanut Butter be stored?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
You may store both unopened and opened jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter at room temperature. Exposure to air and excessive heat may accelerate the loss of optimum flavor and—in the case of heat exposure—cause oil separation. Avoid this by keeping the jar tightly closed and in a cool place. Cold temperatures, even those that still are above freezing, may change peanut butter's consistency, texture, and thickness.
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Do I need to refrigerate Peter Pan Peanut Butter?

Peter Pan Peanut Butter — FAQ
Although both unopened and opened jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter may be stored at room temperature, refrigeration may help retain the product's optimum flavor—particularly in places where the room temperature tends to be warm. Keep in mind that colder storage temperatures will make Peter Pan Peanut Butter firmer and not as easy to spread. We do not recommend freezing peanut butter.
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Why is my peanut butter sometimes runny?

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Peanuts vary in oil content. Because we do not add anything to our peanut butter, the texture is a function of the oil content in the peanuts and the type of grind used. Some lots of peanuts may have greater oil levels and therefore some production runs may be runnier than others. We intentionally grind our peanut butter very fine to make the peanut butter creamy so that when stored in the refrigerator to retard the oil separation it does not become too hard to spread.
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How can I stir the peanut butter when it is hard?

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Oil separation occurs naturally without hydrogenated oils. Refrigeration retards this oil separation. Krema finely grinds select peanuts to create our unique creamy texture which remains smooth and spreadable 'even when refrigerated.' To stir, slide a stiff butter knife down the inside of the jar; while rotating gently, pull blade toward the center of the jar, allowing the oil to fill the space created.
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Where can I buy Krema Peanut Butter?

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Note -- If your grocery store does not currently carry Krema you can request that they purchase it from one of these distributors.
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What makes your peanut butter so special?

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the oldest peanut butter company in the country, we understand the art of making peanut butter. We use only the finest #1 Runner-split peanuts from Georgia. Because we do not mask the flavor of the peanuts with any salt or sugar we must have the best tasting peanuts available. Our roasting process brings out the flavor without burning the peanuts. We then use a special unique grind that gives our peanut butter its creamy, smooth texture.
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