MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many peanuts does it take to make a jar of peanut butter?

jar of peanut butter and peanuts in a shell on a white table, side view, fresh ground crushed nuts, side view

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many peanuts does it take to make a jar of peanut butter?

It’s a lot!

I discovered that it takes approximately 540 peanuts to make one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. This is according to the National Peanut Board (yes, this is a real thing that exists).  Also, come to find out anything labeled “peanut butter” has to be at least 90% peanuts for it to officially be classified as peanut butter.

Delicious. Now I’m craving some.

 

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