National Peanut Butter Day!
24 January
January 24 is celebrated as National Peanut Butter Day in the United States, honoring this beloved spread.
Here are 5 fun facts about National Peanut Butter Day:
- Peanut Butter Origins: Peanut butter dates back to the late 1800s and is often credited to Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (of Kellogg’s cereal fame), who patented a process for making it in 1895 as a protein substitute for patients with difficulty chewing.
- A Peanut Butter Giant: Americans consume over 700 million pounds of peanut butter annually—that’s enough to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon!
- Peanut Butter Preferences: Creamy peanut butter is more popular than chunky, with about 60% of people preferring it smooth.
- Peanut Butter Sandwiches: The average American child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate high school.
- Not Technically a Nut: Despite its name, the peanut is not a nut—it’s a legume, belonging to the same family as beans and lentils.
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day by enjoying it in a sandwich, dessert, or even just by the spoonful!
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