5. Smucker’s Goober Grape
How many of you were eating peanut butter from Goober? I used to love it back in the day mostly because the word “goober” it’s another word for peanuts in the Southern part of the country. But consuming it as food? I think I’ll pass. Why? Simply the presence of high fructose corn syrup.
For example, in Europe, potassium sorbate, a mold and yeast suppressor, is subject to strict regulations. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States considers potassium sorbate to be generally safe. So whenever you see this ingredient (also known as preservative) on the list put the product back on the shelf where it belongs.
Be a wise shopper and carefully read the label before buying this peanut butter brand.
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Ok, so what are the good peanut butters????????????
In the Philippines, where I grabbed an early retirement, you will likely never find many products labeled “organic” except some fresh produce in one corner of the produce department. We have some of the popular US brands of peanut butter on the shelf and sadly, locals often think “imported is better.” We found locally produced peanut butter in various sizes that has great flavour and yes, a shorter shelf life because it has no extra additives in the mix. This is NOT a product you purchase and twenty (20)years later, it is still there waiting for you in the back of the cupboard! You will not escape some salt and sugar, Filipinos love sweet things and sugar is a big industry here. Still, it is a great pleasure to open a new container, stir in the peanut oil and have at it. A few locals have turned peanut butter making into a cottage industry, we purchase what we can whenever we find it.