The peanut is also known as the groundnut, goober nut, monkey nut and pindar. Many of these nicknames came from African tribal words. George Washington Carver 1864-1943 George Washington Carver, an American botanist, developed over 300 uses for the peanut, including shoe polish, shaving cream, toothpaste, grease and ink. About one-third of the US peanut crop is used to create peanut butter. Peanut butter does not need to be refrigerated.
Some brands also add sweeteners, salt and a stabilizer to keep the oil from separating.
Peanut butter is considered to be heart healthy. There are more than 60,000 members in the Adult Peanut Butter Lovers' Fan Club, including celebrities like Little Richard, Barbara Bush, Julia Child, Bill Cosby, Jerry Falwell, Madonna and Cher. The Fifth U.S.A. Peanut Congress will be held this June 24-28 in Amelia Island, Florida. More than 400 peanut farmers and industry leaders are expected to attend. All rights reserved.