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Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the
top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
"Nancree" wrote in message
... Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. I think you are wrong. The oil rising to the top is the result of no added sugar. Still, you are right in that the natural peanut butter with the oil on top is healthier. -- Peter Aitken Remove the crap from my email address before using. |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Peter Aitken wrote:
I think you are wrong. The oil rising to the top is the result of no added sugar. Still, you are right in that the natural peanut butter with the oil on top is healthier. No, she's right. The partially hydrogenated fats keep the oil from separating out. From the Jif website FAQs: Is there a huge difference between regular peanut butter and natural peanut butter? 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. Another common brand is Smucker's, it's what I buy when I buy peanut butter. Alton Brown on his show about nuts made some cashew butter that was probably delicious. Brian Rodenborn |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Nancree wrote in message ... Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. I have peanut butter in my refrigerator right now that does not have oil floating on the top. It contains no hydrogenated oils. I do prefer the kind that separates ( i think it tastes better, and it works better in recipes), but I'm just saying... You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Peter Aitken wrote in message ... "Nancree" wrote in message ... Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. I think you are wrong. The oil rising to the top is the result of no added sugar. Still, you are right in that the natural peanut butter with the oil on top is healthier. the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. -- Peter Aitken Remove the crap from my email address before using. |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
"Saerah" wrote in
: Peter Aitken wrote in message ... "Nancree" wrote in message ... Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. I think you are wrong. The oil rising to the top is the result of no added sugar. Still, you are right in that the natural peanut butter with the oil on top is healthier. the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. Both Smucker's and Laura Scudder's recommend stirring the contents of the jar after opening and then storing in the refrigerator. I haven't noticed a lot of separation with either brand, but there is some. When kept in the refrigerator, separation is prevented. Wayne |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Saerah wrote:
the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. It will eventually, even if refrigerated. Bob |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Wayne Boatwright wrote in message ... "Saerah" wrote in : Peter Aitken wrote in message ... "Nancree" wrote in message ... Most peanut butters that are in supermarkets don't have oil rising to the top--they are of one consistency. This means that they have "Hydrogenated fat", which is very bad for your health--like butter, or beef fat. You can usually find at least one brand that has the oil floating on the top. (On the West Coast that brand is "Laura Scudder". ) This is the healthy, good kind. No "Hydrogenated fats or oils". You can stir it up and store it in the fridge, where it will stay mixed. Or you can leave it on the shelf, and give it a stir each time you use it. Do your children, and yourself, and buy a peanut butter that has the oil "separated", or floating on top. A nuisance, but so much healthier. I think you are wrong. The oil rising to the top is the result of no added sugar. Still, you are right in that the natural peanut butter with the oil on top is healthier. the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. Both Smucker's and Laura Scudder's recommend stirring the contents of the jar after opening and then storing in the refrigerator. I haven't noticed a lot of separation with either brand, but there is some. When kept in the refrigerator, separation is prevented. it wasn't separated when i bought it. since it has no preservatives, i worry about it going rancid. which is why , now that it is opened, i keep it in the fridge :) -- Saerah TANSTAAFL "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
zxcvbob wrote in message ... Saerah wrote: the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. It will eventually, even if refrigerated. well, ok :). ive never bought this brand before, but i thought id give it a try. i definitely prefer the "oil on top" variety. -- Saerah TANSTAAFL "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony." |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
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Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
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Donna Rose wrote: several earlier posters have indicated that if you keep your peanut butter in the refrigerator it will not separate as readily. It helps if you store the jar upside down in the refrigerator, too. Some of the peanut butter mixes with the separated oil. I find it's easier to stir. sd |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
Teddie's peanut butter is made from peanuts only. It has the oil on top.
A nutritionist told my hubby about this brand. It comes in no-salt added to it and, regular creamy too. I buy it at a food chain store- Stop and Shop and Shaw's sells it too. |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
In article , zxcvbob
wrote: Saerah wrote: the peanut butter i bought last week contains only peanuts and salt, and the oil doesnt rise to the top. It will eventually, even if refrigerated. Bob Not if he eats it fast enough. :-P -- -Barb, www.jamlady.eboard.com updated 2-19-04 -- Dufus picture posted! |
Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
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Good Peanut Butter vs. Bad Peanut Butter
In article , Curly Sue
wrote: I never cared for the natural peanut butters. Maybe they've changed in the many years since I last tried them and I'll give them a try again. However, I don't think my usual supermarket carries any; my alternate might. Sue(tm) Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself! Kroger's natural peanut butter has a rich, peanut taste, separates with non-use, and does not go rancid in cabinet storage. Since it does separate it may not be a good "kiddy" peanut butter, but with moderate conditioning of the wrist and forearm I don't find re-stirring peanut butter to be much of a problem. |
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