Flavored Peanut Butter: A Hot New Trend

By Author: Mike Jordon
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The say, Americans have actually contributed two significant things to the world, jazz and baseball. However, it certainly won’t be an overstatement if said, peanut butter is indeed the third significant contribution to that mix. Yes, it’s very American and definitely a healthy snack. And today, with the introduction of the flavored peanut butter, the wonder food has crossed all the pits and boundaries of tradition and has stood apart as clearly a powerful American snack, savored and loved by all!

A brief history of the nutty, creamy and buttery spread

Mashed peanuts like substances have been in use throughout centuries and for many many years. Peanuts in fact date back to 950 BC and it has been typically found even in the Peruvian mummy tombs. Research reveals that in the long gone days, the Africans also grounded peanuts to make their stews taste better. In fact, the Chinese have also mashed and crushed peanuts into their creamy sauces to make it taste better.

History reveals that for centuries Civil War soldiers have also dined on ‘peanut porridge’. However, the fact is undeniable that such ...
... historic uses, has little or practically no resemblance to the peanut butter which we get to see these days.

An interesting research which was being done by the TIME.com thus clearly reveals that Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented a particular process to turn the raw peanuts into a creamy and buttery vegetarian health food. Yes, this was the first bold step of this wonder food entering into the mainstream food culture.

In fact, the sheer popularity of the creamy spread has in fact inspired the production of other recipes which includes, chunky and nutty butters, reduced salt and sodium spreads, organic peanut butters and last but not least the flavored peanut butter.

Gradually, it was with the introduction of raspberry peanut butter or other flavored spreads. It emerged as one of the main ingredients in various recipes. As things stand now, with all its varieties and uses, it has become quite a commodity. Figures can never lie and statistical figures show that in the year 1992, Americans has typically consumed more than 857 million pounds of this wonder food!

So, what are the future prospects for this incredible classic American nutty spread?

One curious trend is the immense popularity of flavored peanut butter. And the companies have actually tried out rather stunning and daring combos such as cinnamon raisin, raspberry peanut butter and even much more.

Another interesting trend is the unique design and innovative package of the buttery delight. No more simply restricted to PB&J sandwiches, nowadays this wondrous spread is also used in new recipes, cultural practices and products. Yes, it’s simply a classic hit!

So, what are you waiting for? Kick start your day with a classic fruit punch and with an added dollop of your favorite spread. Or enjoy a healthy snack at evening. Do you crave for sweets? This time, satisfy your sweet tooth with a spoonful of flavored peanut butter!

About the Author: Mike Jordon has worked with many well-known nutritionists for years. Hence with time he learned about the food values of various delicious foods and here he would love to share his knowledge with his readers. He believes that flavored peanut butter is not only delicious but raspberry peanut butter or some other flavored peanut butter can also be a nice option to gift your special and loved ones.