Is peanut butter usually cheaper than regular peanuts?

Peanuts, particularly raw peanuts, are difficult to store safely. They're prone to infestation by molds and unfortunately the molds they get produce Aflatoxin, which can be fatal to humans. Most commercial peanut butters are processed foods. read more

Peanuts, particularly raw peanuts, are difficult to store safely. They're prone to infestation by molds and unfortunately the molds they get produce Aflatoxin, which can be fatal to humans. read more

Peanuts are also more productive, with more nuts being produced per acre than tree nuts. Further, if a peanut field is damaged by drought or weather, it can be sown again next year, or perhaps even this year. read more

Natural peanut butters that include peanuts as the only ingredient also meet the criteria and can be labeled as peanut butter. Products that include anything else, like palm oil (which is higher in saturated fat but is not-hydrogenated and is trans fat free) or flavors or other ingredients must be labeled as peanut butter spreads. read more