Peanut Butter and Jelly
By:Naoma Bolt
The History of the Peanut and its Incarnation: Peanut Butter
History of the Peanut and the Men Behind it
How to make the perfect sandwich
Test your peanut knowledge: Take the Peanut Quiz
But is it good for you? Nutritional News
Resources
Concept Map
About the Author
Where Peanut Butter has been
How Peanut Butter Made
George Washington Carver was an inventor who developed many things, one of which was farming practices that gave rise to the peanut farming industry in the United States but he did not invent peanut butter.
The U.S. patent holder for peanut butter belongs to Dr. John H. Kellogg and his brother. Their patent was granted in 1895 and at one time was only available in Ohio.
In the United States, by law, peanut butter must contain at least 90% peanuts. This means, that if you make a lowfat version of peanut butter you must call it something else, like a nut spread. Peanut butter is made with peanuts roasted in an oven. The peanuts used have to be inspected first. Most of the peanuts used come from Florida, Georgia, and good ol' Alabama.
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History of the Peanut and the Men Behind it
U.S. Patent holder for the process for making peanut butter, John H. Kellogg and his brother(yes, the same Kellogg).
How Peanut Butter is Made
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Where Peanut Butter Has Been
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Peanut butter and jelly were staples in the G.I.’s rations in World War II. Peanut butter provided the G.I.s with much needed protein when meat was not readily available to them.
When the men returned to their homes after the war, sales of peanut butter and its familiar partner jelly increased.
How to select the right ingredients: Bread and Beyond
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When making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it is important to select just the right ingredients. Some people prefer smooth or creamy peanut butter while others prefer chunky. The choice is yours!
As for the jelly component you have even more choices. While jelly is traditional, I personally enjoy preserves or jam (which contain pieces of fruit).
You can’t very well create an all-American sandwich without the bread. What do you choose? Try something different and use a bagel, croissant, crackers, or rice cakes.
Lastly, you’re going to need something to wash-down this taste treat. Again, tradition says milk, but why not try something else! Click on the milk carton to get some ideas.
Nutritional Value
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Peanut Butter
Strawberry jelly: Size: 1 tbsp; Calories: 40, Total Fat: 0g, Carbs: 13g, Protein: 0g .Grape jelly is a little bit more at 50 calories
Anywhere between 150 and 180 calories for 2 slices
Whole Grain Bread
Jelly
Peanut Butter and Jelly Inside the Food Pyramid
You will see that our sandwich fits within many levels of the food pyramid.
The bread fills the bottom layer of the pyramid.
Peanut butter is in the nut group (even though peanuts are not nuts) and also fits in the fats, oils, and sweets level.
The jelly is within the fruit group.quit
Take the Peanut Quiz
There were 2 U.S. presidents who were peanut farmers; they were Jimmy Carter and George Washington.
Peanuts are not actually nuts, they are legumes and grow underground.
Peanuts were first grown in Africa.
Peanut butter was almost never used outside the U.S. before 1960.
Adults consume more peanut butter than do children.
The U.S. market for peanut butter amounts to 100 million dollars per year.
True False
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Resources
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http://www.istockphoto.com/
WWII photos
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/v=6H_M6yw32MO
http://peanut-butter.org/peanut-butter/History+of+Peanut+Butter
Peanut butter history
http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/search/?q=grape+jelly
Calorie and nutritional information
Concept Map
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Men behind Peanut Butter
Author Page
Nutritional Information
Resources
Where Peanut Butter has Been
How to Make a PBJ
Food Pyramid
Concept Map
Title Page
Beverages
Peanut Quiz
Right Answer Wrong Answer
Video
About the author
Naoma J. BoltNaoma is a senior at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Before college she started a family and worked in menial, dead-end jobs. It wasn’t until her divorce that she realized that she should become a teacher. She now works as a substitute teacher in the Grand Rapids area. Naoma enjoys reading, cooking and playing with the fuzzy animals that share her home.You can contact the author via the internet at [email protected]
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No, sorry it was Jimmy Carter and Thomas Jefferson.
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You’re right. It was Jimmy Carter and Thomas Jefferson.
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You’re right!!
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No, sorry – the answer was true.
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Hey you’re right. Peanuts were first grown in South America and then brought to Africa by early explorers.
They were then traded with Spain and the Spanish brought them to North America. Today they are grown primarily in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
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Sorry, peanuts were first grown in South America and then brought to Africa by early explorers. They were
then traded with Spain and the Spanish brought them to North America. Today the states that grow
the most peanuts are Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
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Great answer. The U.S. is the leading producer and consumer of peanut butter. Peanut butter
never had the same popularity in the rest of the world as it enjoys here.
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Guess again. The U.S. is the leading producer and consumer of peanut butter. Peanut butter is truly an all-American food and does not enjoy the same
popularity as in the U.S..
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Nice answer. Who knew? Although kids do eat a lot of peanut butter, adults consume
more.
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Who knew? Adults actually do consume more peanut butter than children do.
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Sorry, the U.S. market is actually worth 800 million dollars a year.
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You’re right, the U.S. peanut butter market is worth 800 million dollars per year.
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Doesn’t sound like a lot of fun but it has no calories and gives your mouth the hydration it needs!
This is the traditional beverage served with PB and J. *An 8 oz. glass has 150 calories *2% has 70 calories and *skim milk has 90 calories, but no fat.
Orange juice has anywhere from 100 to 140 calories per 8 oz. glass (depending on how much sugar is added).
Ever wonder why peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth? The protein in peanut butter absorbs moisture!
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