FAQs
Peter Pan is an American brand of peanut butter that is marketed by Post Consumer Brands, part of Post Holdings. Named after the J. M. Barrie character, the product was introduced by Swift & Company (originally through their "Derby Foods" subsidiary) in 1920 under the name "E. K. Pond" and renamed in 1928.
Should you refrigerate Peter Pan peanut butter? ›
You may store both unopened and opened jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter at room temperature. Exposure to air and excessive heat may accelerate the loss of optimum flavor and—in the case of heat exposure—cause oil separation. Avoid this by keeping the jar tightly closed and in a cool place.
Why was Peter Pan peanut butter recalled? ›
Ultimately, ConAgra Foods agreed to pay $11.2 million to settle a federal charge that the company shipped Peter Pan peanut butter contaminated with salmonella from a plant in Georgia, the outlet reported.
Is Peter Pan Peanut Butter low carb? ›
Conagra Foods Peter Pan Crunchy Peanut Butter (2 tbsp) contains 6g total carbs, 4g net carbs, 16g fat, 8g protein, and 200 calories.
What is the slogan for Peter Pan Peanut Butter? ›
The third member of peanut butter's “big three,” Jif (currently the top seller), didn't come along until 1958. Through the years, the TV advertising slogans for those brands have become a part of Americana: "Peter Pan is the p-nuttiest!""If you like peanuts, you'll like Skippy." "Choosy mothers choose Jif."
How can you tell if peanut butter has gone bad? ›
You'll be able to tell fairly quickly tell if your peanut butter has turned rancid: It will have a metallic, bitter and almost stale smell. It may also be darker and dried out in appearance. If it's natural peanut butter, it may be moldy. Any of these features signal it's time to throw away your jar of peanut butter.
Why Peter Pan is the best peanut butter? ›
For the best-tasting PB&Js, Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter is the only choice with plenty of peanut flavor you love, and a smooth, spreadable texture. This gluten-free peanut butter has no high-fructose corn syrup and four simple ingredients.
Which is better, Jif or Peter Pan? ›
Jif has molasses added to it, so it tends to be sweeter than Peter Pan. Jif is also a lot smoother and spreadable than Peter Pan, which was deemed too thick, while lacking a deep roasted peanut flavor. Jif was thought to have a well-balanced sweet and salty flavor.
Is Peter Pan peanut butter made in the USA? ›
From Harrell's 100-acre Whigham, Georgia, farm, the peanuts are sold to a sheller and then travel 52 miles north to a plant in Sylvester, Georgia, where every single jar of Peter Pan peanut butter is made.
What is the healthiest peanut butter to buy? ›
Healthline's review. It wasn't easy picking a best overall healthy peanut butter, but Crazy Richard's ultimately won out because it hits all the right notes: It's made from just one simple ingredient — peanuts — tastes delicious, and is easy to find at most major grocery stores and online.
Peter Pan's natural peanut butter spread gives you the rich, spreadable flavor you love, with just four simple ingredients. Snack naturally with no high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. Plus, there's zero grams trans fat per serving.
Can dogs have Peter Pan peanut butter? ›
Popular store brands like Jif, Skippy, Smuckers, and Peter Pan are all xylitol-free, but they can contain sugar, preservatives, and other unhealthy ingredients for your dog. These ingredients might be okay in moderation, but overconsumption can lead to obesity or diabetes.
Where does Peter Pan peanut butter come from? ›
From Harrell's 100-acre Whigham, Georgia, farm, the peanuts are sold to a sheller and then travel 52 miles north to a plant in Sylvester, Georgia, where every single jar of Peter Pan peanut butter is made.
What is the secret behind Peter Pan? ›
The Big Picture
Disney's Peter Pan may portray a mischievous boy who doesn't grow up, but the true origins of the character lie in author J.M. Barrie's personal life. Barrie's obsession with eternal childhood stemmed from the trauma of losing his brother and two infant siblings at a young age.
What foods are mentioned in Peter Pan? ›
“Their chief food was roasted bread-fruit, yams, coconuts, baked pig, mammee-apples, tappa rolls and bananas, washed down with calabashes of poe-poe; but you never exactly knew whether there would be a real meal or just a make-believe, it all depended upon Peter's whim.” beef tea (meat juice diluted with water).
Which came first, Peter Pan, peanut butter or Peter Pan the movie? ›
Yes, Peter Pan Peanut Butter does predate the animated Disney motion picture Peter Pan. Peter Pan Peanut Butter was introduced in 1928, which is 95 years ago, while the animated Disney motion picture Peter Pan was released in 1953.