Peanut butter is made by grinding roasted peanuts, sometimes with a small amount of added sweetener or salt. Here's a look at how it's made and used, plus an important safety note for anyone with a peanut allergy.
How It's Made
Peanuts are roasted, then ground until they release their natural oils and form a paste — stone-grinding in small batches is a slower process than industrial blending and is used for some artisanal peanut butters.
Ingredients
A simple peanut butter contains just peanuts, sometimes with jaggery or salt added, without added oils, emulsifiers, or stabilisers — natural oil separation can occur in this style and is normal, just stir before use.
Culinary Uses
Spread on toast, stirred into smoothies, used in satay-style sauces, or eaten straight from the jar are all common ways peanut butter is used.
A Note on Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergy is one of the more common food allergies and can be serious. Anyone with a known peanut allergy, or a family history of one, should avoid peanut butter and consult a doctor for guidance.
FAQs
Q1. What is peanut butter made of?
Typically just roasted, ground peanuts, sometimes with jaggery or salt added.
Q2. Why does peanut butter sometimes separate?
Natural oil separation is common in peanut butter made without added stabilisers — just stir before use.
Q3. Is peanut butter safe for everyone?
No — peanut allergy is common and can be serious. Anyone with a known allergy or family history should avoid it and consult a doctor.
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