National Peanut Butter Day
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Where is National Peanut Butter Day celebrated?
It is celebrated in the USA.
Who is National Peanut Butter Day celebrated by?
Even though Americans widely and primarily celebrate the occasion, love for this delicious spread has eased its way in the British isles and other countries where small groups of peanut butter admirers celebrate it.
When did National Peanut Butter Day start?
It's hard to pinpoint the exact date or context in which its celebration started due to a lack of specified research.
Who started National Peanut Butter Day?
Although there are no accounts regarding who founded the National Peanut Butter Day, any guess would suggest a small community of peanut butter admirers attempted to make America great again (and successfully so) by putting forward the idea.
History And Timeline
George Washington Carver is indeed the father of the peanut industry, who proposed 300 different ways to use peanuts, but the case cannot be made when it comes to the invention of peanut butter.
Traditional Roots Of Peanut Butter
Although the origin of peanut butter can be traced back to a Mesoamerican (Aztec and Incas) concoction made from grounded peanuts, hardly any credit is given to these people since the drink differed both in texture and flavor from its modern counterpart.
14th Century A.DInvention Of Peanut Paste
The invention of the commercial peanut butter is attributed to the Canadian Marcellus Edson, who developed a process to make peanut paste from roasted peanuts and marketed the product as a protein-rich dietary substitute for aged people.
1884Official Launch Of The Product
Peanut butter officially made its way to the general public after George A. Bayle launched it at the 1904 Universal Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
1890Peanut Butter-Making Machine Invention
Dr. Ambrose Strauss, a St. Louis doctor, is credited with the invention of a peanut butter-making machine.
1903Emergence Of The First Commercial Brand
Joseph Rosefield perfected the recipe in 1922 through homogenization and smoothened the texture of peanut butter. He licensed the sale of his product to the company Peter Pan, which emerged as the first commercial brand of peanut butter by 1928. By 1932, Rosefield launched his own brand known as Skippy.
1928Traditions And Customs
There is no specific tradition that is followed on this day.
Ways To Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day
Spread it on a sandwich with jelly, have it in a chocolate bar, or grab yourself a spoonful from the jar itself. There are endless ways to enjoy this delicious treat and celebrate the day!
You can even customize your own recipes by making a smoothie or infusing peanut butter into your cookies and cakes. The general idea is to commemorate your love for peanut butter, so why not replace your breakfast, lunch, and dinner with peanut butter recipes to celebrate the day?
Facts And Stats
- While National Peanut Day is celebrated on September 13, April 2 is the national celebration of the peanut butter and jelly combo.
- On average, Americans eat a total of 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by their high school graduation.
- Peanut butter was also known as 'monkey butter during World War II.'
- Just like pancakes and maple syrup, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a breakfast staple for most Americans. Its invention is credited to Julia Davis Chandler, who first published the recipe for this sandwich in the Boston Cooking School Magazine in 1901.
When was National Peanut Butter Day in 2021?
It was celebrated on January 24, Sunday.
Who invented peanut butter?
Marcellus Edson is credited with the invention of commercial-style peanut butter.
How many peanuts are in a jar of peanut butter?
In America, a product must contain 90% peanuts to be classified as 'Peanut Butter.' Hence, every 12 oz (340 g) of the creamy textured spread contains 550 peanuts!
Why is peanut butter used in baking?
It adds a nutty flavor as well as gives a smooth texture to your cookies and cakes. Moreover, adding peanut butter packs your baking recipe with all the good fats and essential macronutrients like protein and carbohydrates.
How do people celebrate National Peanut Butter Day?
Since there aren't any hardbound instructions regarding how the occasion should be celebrated, maybe the correct way to memorialize your commitment to peanut butter is to consume the product the way you enjoy it. You can even take it a step further by substituting your meals with peanut butter-induced recipes.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Friday, January 24, 2020
- Sunday, January 24, 2021
- Monday, January 24, 2022
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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