 NoNuts peabutter | |
| Type | Spread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Main ingredients | Brownpeas |
Peabutter is a savory spread used as an alternative topeanut butter.
The product was first prepared byAlberta farmer Joe St. Denis in July 2002 who realized that the brown pea had certain similarities to peanuts. Oils such ascanola andcottonseed are combined withicing sugar and mixed with crushed solid brown peas to form the spread.[1][2]
Peabutter was distributed to theUnited States Armed Forces, which requested alternative products for thoseallergic to peanuts.[2]
Children who are susceptible to peanut-triggeredanaphylaxis may not be able to distinguish between peabutter and peanut butter.[3] Some schools have also banned peabutter, fearing potential confusion with peanut butter.[2]
