100% peanut butter
Peanut butter is one of the most popular "fitness" foods of recent times. And why not, it's nutritionally rich, affordable, versatile and tastes great too. 100% peanut butters contain no added sugar or fat and are naturally gluten‑free.
Ingredients of peanut butter
As with any food, the question arises as to whether peanut butter is healthy. As long as you don't suffer from a peanut allergy or eat an entire packet in a sitting, it's safe to say that it is. 100% peanut butter:
- contains a significant amount of protein (up to 25 %),
- it is, due to its low carbohydrate content, suitable for a low carb diet,
- rich in healthy fats,
- it is a source of vitamin E, B3 and B6,
- it contains the minerals magnesium, manganese and copper.
Uses of peanut butter
Peanut butter is most commonly added to breakfast cereals or spread on pastries along with jam, a combination known as peanut butter & jelly. It can be used in baking, where it works best with chocolate. In savoury cuisine, it is used in sauces or in many Asian or Mexican recipes. A novelty can be considered peanut butter powderwhose consistency is easy to play with in recipes. It also contains a higher amount of protein and a noticeably lower fat content - so it's useful even if you're watching your intake and want to treat yourself to a good layer of