Why is it called peanut butter?

The history of peanut butter begins with, of course, peanuts, which are not nuts, but legumes, like peas and beans. It got its name because of the hard, nut-like shell and pea-like appearance.
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Why is it called peanut butter and not peanut paste?

It seems the dairy industry objected to the word “butter” being used for anything other than the dairy product. In response, legislation was passed requiring peanut butter to be called “Peanut Paste”.
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Is peanut butter really butter?

Butter is normally produced from the milk of cow. But butter is also made from milk of other mammals like goats, sheep, buffalo and yaks. On the other hand, Peanut butter is made from roasted ground peanuts. Dextrose or other sweeteners, hydrogenated vegetable oil and salt are the main ingredients in peanut butter.
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Is peanut butter called peanut butter?

Peanut butter actually dates back to Aztec times. The Aztecs mashed roasted peanuts into a paste, somewhat different from what we know of as peanut butter today. But many people have been credited with the title of peanut-butter-inventor, among them George Washington Carver.
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Did a black man invent peanut butter?

The African American agricultural scientist invented more than 300 products from the peanut plant. George Washington Carver is known for his work with peanuts (though he did not invent peanut butter, as some may believe).
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Are there bugs in peanut butter?

The government's official Defect Levels Handbook notes an allowed ratio of 30 insect fragments per 100 grams of yummy spreadable. That amounts to approximately 238 fragments in an average (28-ounce) jar of peanut butter. Unfortunately, it happens every day, so there's no need to call your local pest control specialist.
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Which country eats the most peanut butter?

China. China is not only the leading producer of peanuts but also the top consuming country.
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Can dogs eat peanut butter?

Yes, dogs can eat peanut butter as long as it is fed in moderation and does not contain xylitol, so get out that pet-safe peanut butter jar and share the good news.
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What came first peanut butter or jelly?

Fruit growers have made jam since the 16th century

Jams are fruit and sugar while jellies are made with only fruit juice. Jam predates peanut butter by a few hundred years, as pickling fruit and vegetables allowed them to be edible well past their season.
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Did George Washington invent peanut butter?

Contrary to popular belief, George Washington Carver did not invent peanut butter. He was one of the greatest inventors in American history, discovering over 300 hundred uses for peanuts including chili sauce, shampoo, shaving cream and glue.
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Who invented peanut butter and why?

North Americans weren't the first to grind peanuts—the Inca beat us to it by a few hundred years—but peanut butter reappeared in the modern world because of an American, the doctor, nutritionist and cereal pioneer John Harvey Kellogg, who filed a patent for a proto-peanut butter in 1895.
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Can you give a dog a Cheeto?

Yes. Dogs can eat the occasional (plain) Cheeto from time to time. Plain and Original Cheetos are made without any blatantly dangerous ingredients, so your dog isn't going to become seriously ill after eating one.
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Can dogs have bananas?

Yes, dogs can eat bananas. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They're high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog's main diet.
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Can dogs eat eggs?

Eggs are perfectly safe for dogs, Eggs are a great source of nutrition for your canine companion. They are high in protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and fatty acids that help support your dog inside and out.
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Why is there no peanut butter in Europe?

Advertisement. The average European eats less than 1 tablespoon of peanut butter a year. Because apparently they're insane. PB is extremely difficult to find in Europe, and when you finally do, the store will probably have neither your preferred brand nor both crunchy and smooth options.
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Where is peanut butter banned?

While adding Jif peanut butter jars onto his aeroplane, the oddball character explains peanut butter is banned in the “motherland” - referring to his native Russia. He adds the crunchy style of peanut butter is his personal favourite.
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What country doesn't have peanut butter?

Ecuador doesn't have much real peanut butter to offer, and if you can find some, odds are it'll be rather expensive.
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Is there rat poop in peanut butter?

b. The peanut butter contains an average of 1 or more rodent hairs per 100 grams. The peanut butter is gritty to the taste and the Water-Insoluble Inorganic Residue (W.I.I.R.) is more than 25 milligrams per 100 grams.
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What foods have maggots in them?

Insect Eggs and Maggots

istockphoto Canned mushrooms are a good place to find maggots. If there are "over 20 or more maggots of any size per 100 grams of drained mushrooms" or "five or more maggots two millimeters or longer per 100 grams," the FDA will pay attention. Otherwise, eat up.
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Is rat hair in peanut butter?

How about our old stand-by, peanut butter and jelly? Good news: Peanut butter is one of the most controlled foods in the FDA list; an average of one or more rodent hairs and 30 (or so) insect fragments are allowed for every 100 grams.
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What is the oldest peanut butter?

Oldest Peanut Butter Company: Krema

Krema Nut Company (formed in 1898) in Columbus, Ohio started selling peanut butter in 1908. Krema's peanut butter is still fundamentally the same today—all natural, with no added salt, sugar, or preservatives, and one simple ingredient: peanuts.
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Why is it called Black Cat peanut butter?

Black Cat is the proudly South African champion of the peanut butter. It was first produced way back in 1926 under the name Alderton Limited, in Potgietersrus. The product proved to such a yummy, power packed wonder food that Tiger Oats Company knew they had to bring it on board.
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Why are peanuts called peanuts?

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The name Peanuts was likely chosen because it was a well-known term for children at the time, popularized by the television program The Howdy Doody Show, which debuted in 1947 and featured an audience section for children called the “Peanut Gallery.” How many newspapers has Peanuts appeared in?
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Can dogs have popcorn?

So is it safe for dogs to eat popcorn? Yes and no. Plain, air-popped popcorn is safe for dogs to eat in small quantities. Buttered popcorn or popcorn with other toppings is not safe for your dog on a regular basis, although eating a few dropped pieces here and there probably won't hurt him.
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