Peanut Butter Objectives List 3 facts about peanut butter Describe how peanuts grow List the grades and uses of peanuts Describe the manufacturing process List 3 nutrients found in peanut butter Describe the process for making peanut butter at home

Peanut Butter Facts Peanut butter was invented in 1890 800 million pounds eaten each year You will eat about 1500 peanut butter sandwiches by the time you graduate 99% of American families have a jar of peanut butter

Peanut Butter Facts continued More than half the peanut butter is consumed by kids The U. S. produces 4 billion pounds of peanuts, half is used for peanut butter 12 oz jar contains 520 peanuts 90% of peanut butter must be peanuts

Growing Peanuts Peanuts are actually vegetables Peanut plants grow about 18 inches tall Peanuts grow underground and must be dug Fresh peanuts are “Raw Peanuts”

Selling, Grading, and Shelling Peanuts are graded either “Grade 1”, “Grade 2”, or Grade3” Only grade 1 can be used for human consumption Only small peanuts have their shell removed Large peanuts are sold in the shell

Other Use, Grade 2 and 3 Shaving Cream Shoe polish Lipstick Paint Shells can be used for insulation or cat litter

Making Peanut Butter Check for molds and toxins Roasting at about 350 degrees F Blanching (removing skin) Other ingredients Vegetable oil, salt, and sweeter Grinding and mixing

Nutrition in a shell Protein Carbohydrates Fats Niacin Riboflvin Phosphorus, Magnesium and Iron Calories - 2 TBSP = 190 cal

Making your own Peanut Butter 1 cup shelled roasted peanuts 1 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Put peanuts in blender and blend for about 1 minute Add oil and salt and blend until smooth Must be refrigerated