Posted on 01/24/2023 7:57:05 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: January 20, 2023)
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY
National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day.
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The early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now.
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Peanut butter didn’t become widely used until the 20th century. First, the peanut had to be considered more than animal feed, which wasn’t until the late 1800s. At the turn of the century, inventions that made planting, cultivating, and harvesting the legume (the peanut isn’t a nut at all) made it possible to see the peanut as a retail and wholesale food item.
Peanut butter is a good source of vitamin E, B6, niacin, calcium, potassium and iron, is packed with protein and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat.
Bringing Peanut Butter to the Masses
We can thank four men for the inventions and processes that bring us the creamy, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today: Marcus Gilmore Edson of Canada, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, Dr. Ambrose Straub of St. Louis, Missouri, and chemist Joseph Rosefield.
In 1884, Edson developed a process to make peanut paste from milling roasted peanuts between two heated plates. The famous cereal maker and health food specialist of the time, Kellogg, patented a process with raw peanuts in 1895. Dr. Straub is responsible for patenting a peanut butter making machine in 1903.
Peanut butter was introduced to audiences at the 1904 Universal Exposition in St. Louis at C.H. Sumner’s concession stand.
But the man who brought us the peanut butter we know and love today was Joseph Rosefield. In 1922, through homogenization, Rosefield was able to keep peanut oil from separating from the peanut solids. He later sold the patent to a company that began making Peter Pan peanut butter. Rosefield then went into business for himself selling Skippy peanut butter through Rosefield Packing. He also supplied peanut butter for military rations during World War II.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY
Make your favorite peanut butter recipes. Whether it’s a sandwich or a baked good, someone is sure to enjoy it with you. Be sure to share a photo or recipe using #NationalPeanutButterDay on social media.
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this popular food holiday.
Peanut Butter FAQ
Q. How many calories are in peanut butter?
A. Two tablespoons of creamy peanut butter contain 188 calories.
Q. Can peanut butter be dehydrated?
A. No. The fats in peanut butter prevent it from being dehydrated. However, powdered peanut butter is made by pressing out the oils and then grinding it into a powder. Adding water to the powder creates a paste very similar to creamy peanut butter. .
Q. Does powdered peanut butter have fewer calories?
A. Yes. Powdered peanut butter contains less fat and fewer calories than regular peanut butter. Two tablespoons of powdered peanut butter contain about 50 calories.
“What’s the what is powdered peanut butter?”
I bought a #10 can of powdered peanut butter about ten years ago when I was buying up dehydrated/dried food supplies. It has a shelf life of 25 years, so...I’ll let you know in 15 years, or sooner if the SHTF.
Both, just depends on my mood. I’ve started enjoying almond butter, too. Keep all on hand.
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I used to have plaid pants like that girl back in the day.
Smooth.
Food of the gods. Peanut soup is wonderful. Savory and delicious.
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True true!
Smooth! And none of that gawd-awful ‘natural’ stuff! I want sugar and gobs of bad-for-me oils in my peanut butter!
Rumor has it that Kroger has THE best store-brand peanut butter out there. I don’t have one near me. Wonder if they ship? LOL!
Ugh!! I agree! That natural stuff is horrible!
I think I had the Kroger Crunchy about five years ago and, if I remember correctly, it was a bit too sugary for me - but, otherwise, good.
Ha ha! Interesting!
It’s a ‘Southern thang’.................
Exact same way, here. It's weird. I'll have to try the almond butter!
My favorite is Barney’s crunchy, but there are many to choose from these days. It’s expensive so we use it sparingly.
The PB I use has only peanuts & salt - not a fan of "smooth" PB.
OK, cool! Thank you for that! I need non animal protein sources due to kidney issues, so I’ll definitely take your advice and try it.
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