Best Peanut Butter?

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kklou1985
kklou1985 Posts: 9
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I am looking to order a peanut butter online as most UK stores only stock the likes of Sun-Pat and Skippy, any recommendations??
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  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
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    I actually use the Skippy Natural peanut butter. Do you not like that kind? It's the least expensive natural PB around me here in the States, and I think it tastes pretty good, too.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    My favorite is making it myself. Takes about 5 minutes, and I can change up the variety of nuts, to get a different flavor. All you need is a good food processor and peanuts, or cashews, almonds whatever you want :)
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
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    There are several Natural varieties. In these you have to mix the oil back into the PB because of the lack of emulsion agents. The oil usually sits on top. I like to scoop out about half of it before mixing it back.
  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
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    if you are in the UK most big shops will stock whole earth peanut butter, you can get no added sugar etc. Love the whole earth crunchy! :)
  • 1234suroor
    1234suroor Posts: 41
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    try peanutbutter&co... their white chocolate version is wonderful. sounds like it would be too sweet but its really ..perfect!
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,804 Member
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    Not sure if you can get it there but PB2 is Amazing, very tasty and 45 calories for 2 Tablespoons.

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  • kklou1985
    kklou1985 Posts: 9
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    lwoodroff - I have used whole earth in the past, but have heard that any peanut butter with palm oil in it isnt as good as others? Does it matter if it has palm oil in it, or is it a case of peanut butter is peanut butter!?

    Confused???!!
  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
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    if you are in the UK most big shops will stock whole earth peanut butter, you can get no added sugar etc. Love the whole earth crunchy! :)

    Nom! Nom! Love Whole Earth crunchy!!!!!

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  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
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    the best one is 100% nutz, but it's an NZ brand so not sure if it's available elsewhere?
  • Donners185
    Donners185 Posts: 329 Member
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    Whole Earth crunchy peanut butter is amazing!! You can get it in Tesco's, Sainsbury's, etc. Its usually about £3 for a large jar but Tesco have it on offer every few months so I usually stock up then. :) It is so delicious. I'm eating some on Nimble now as I write this.
  • Daisy80
    Daisy80 Posts: 755 Member
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    Yes I always go for Whole Earth one too...I did try Meridian Peanut Butter recently but I didn't like it as much.
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
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    I'm in Canada and can only get PB2 on a trip to the US so when home I buy natural Kraft PB.
  • xampx
    xampx Posts: 323 Member
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    Firstly, yep PB2 is alright, if you want a ton of PB and no calories, go for it. You can get it for about £7 a jar in the UK. However, it has hardly any protein in it, and I would rather eat proper stuff

    I buy proper PB (no added anything) in kilo tubs.

    I bought Meridian smooth from Auravita who I would recommend (£5.22) http://www.auravita.com/product/Meridian-Natural-Smooth-Peanut-Butter-No-Salt.NAST12904.html Look for free carriage deals, or buy more to offset carriage.

    And next time I am going to get it from here (£4.49) http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/shop-by-category/foods/peanut-butter.html

    I think BEST is personal preference, but healthiest would be any that have nothing added. Like those two.
  • marshallexi
    marshallexi Posts: 162 Member
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    In the UK - Skippy. Failing that the Waitrose Organic is pretty nice too.

    If you can get to a Whole Foods - PB & Co Old Fashioned - it's just peanuts and a little bit of salt.
  • pyiapa
    pyiapa Posts: 1
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    Two super healthy options I could come up with and you can find in the UK are:

    Meridian peanut butter -> Ingredients: 99% peanuts, 1% salt
    http://www.meridianfoods.co.uk/index.asp?Dietry=Wheat Free&details=49
    They sell it here I beleive:
    http://www.realfoods.co.uk/

    Whole Earth no added sugar peanut butter --> ingredients: 97% peanuts, palm oil, sea salt.
    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=275503756

    Also meridian comes with a no added salt version. Just peanuts. You can find it here:
    http://www.realfoods.co.uk/shop?Search=meridian
  • luan999
    luan999 Posts: 87 Member
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    i buy my natural peanut butter online from www.myprotein.com.....1kg bucket of crunchy or smooth- £4.85! bargain considering the whole earth variety are nearer £3 for a small jar!!!:wink:
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 9,949 Member
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    if you are in the UK most big shops will stock whole earth peanut butter, you can get no added sugar etc. Love the whole earth crunchy! :)

    Nom! Nom! Love Whole Earth crunchy!!!!!

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTRm6LNn4y3T517-oPVG6io9t07THyL1-XK9GIf9hgdaEHuSN6B
    I'm consuming the crunchy right now, very nice.
  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
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    i buy my natural peanut butter online from www.myprotein.com.....1kg bucket of crunchy or smooth- £4.85! bargain considering the whole earth variety are nearer £3 for a small jar!!!:wink:

    oooOOOOooooh lovely! will look into that!

    *bought* hahahahaha!
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Peanut butter & co white chocolate peanut butter. Mmmmm.

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