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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.

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.

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.

We love our Elmwood food, especially the daily ice cream or popsicle snack we eat before we get on the bus each day!!

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.

I eat the store brand organic peanut butter at Harris Teeter. It's 180 kcal per 2 tbsp and has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I tried the Trader Joe's kind because it was much cheaper, but I thought it tasted rather fake. Something was missing? Other "natural" kinds I've tried have been good, but I'm happy with Harris Teeter's brand.

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.

There is no documented evidence for this. However, mixing peanut butter with grit or cornmeal will break up the stickiness if you are concerned.

Yes, but many species seem to prefer peanut butter when mixed with seed, oats, bread crumbs, dried fruit, nuts or berries.

Yes, but because of the sticky nature of peanut butter, feeding your rats peanut butter directly may cause your rat to choke. Rats love peanut butter so if you are going to feed it to them, put a little bit on a celery stick or a cracker first. Try not to give peanut butter to your rats without spreading it on some other food first.

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.

We created our No Stir nut butters as a response to consumer demand from people who want nut butter that is not hydrogenated, is lightly sweetened and does not have to be stirred. For those people who prefer fewer ingredients and don't mind stirring, we also make single ingredient natural and organic nut butters. Back to Top

Concerns about avian flu, or bird flu, have prompted questions about whether we should continue to eat chicken and other poultry.

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.

No, our Peanut Butter Cups do not contain trans fat. Trans fat is a component of hydrogenated fats. It is a separate category of fats from saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. In our Peanut Butter Cups, the total fat is 12 grams, saturated fat is 6 grams the remaining fat is a mix of mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids.