A paste made by mixing ground fresh roasted peanuts with a small quantity of water or oil, and used chiefly as a relish on sandwiches, etc.
Not just for spreading on toast! It’s also fantastic used in a sauce to go with veggie kebabs or stir fry with noodles.Try the non-sweetened brands – they are much nicer. You can also buy cashew and almond nut butters, which are more expensive but gorgeous.
Developed in 1890, peanut butter is a blend of ground peanuts, vegetable oil and salt. Commercial forms, which may be chunky or smooth, also often contain sugar and additives to improve creaminess and prevent the oil from separating.
a spread made from ground peanuts
Ground from whole peanuts, this familiar spread is high in protein. Unfortunately it is also high in fat. I suggest using natural peanut butter, without added sugar, oil, or salt.
A paste made from crushed peanuts, used mainly as a spread. Sometimes it is also used to thicken sauces.
Peanut butter is a food made of roasted, ground, and blended peanuts, usually salted and sweetened. Many styles are available; the most popular are creamy (smooth) and crunchy (with small chunks of peanuts), but honey-roasted, whole-nut varieties, varieties mixed with chocolate, and other variations can also be found. Creamy peanut butter is made by grinding all of the mixture very finely.