Modern Peanut Butter Production

Used in sandwiches (particularly the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich), candy (for example Reese's Pieces), cookies and pastry, it is a good source of protein, and is popular with children. For people with nut allergies, the intense concentration of nuts in peanut butter can cause fatal anaphylactic shock. The peanut plant is susceptible to the ground mold which produces aflatoxin, and contamination in peanut butter is possible.

Nutrition

Peanut butter is a very healthful food and can be a great part of most people's diets.

For instance, did you know that peanut butter

• Is a vegetarian source of protein
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin E, Niacin, Phosphorous & Magnesium
• Is Cholesterol Free and can help improve your HDL-LDL ratio
• Contains fiber, offering about as much as ˝ cup of broccoli
• Good source of natural folic acid, an essential nutrient during pregnancy and in the prevention of heart disease

Recent nutrition studies show peanut butter is good for you!

Spotlight on Folic Acid

Lower Your Blood Pressure

Protect Against Breast Cancer

Trans Fats

Nutritional Analysis of Peanut Butter

How a PB&J Stacks Up