1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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”

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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