peanut butter

Creamy sandwich spread

Peanut butter is a thick, spreadable paste made from ground roasted peanuts, a staple of American cuisine.

It appears most famously in the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Peanut butter and chocolate is a popular flavor combination.

The texture ranges from smooth to chunky, depending on how finely the peanuts are ground.

pairing

jelly

Fruit spread, no seeds

  • jamCooked fruit spread
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product
  • bananaCurved tropical fruit

chocolate · apple · celery · crackers · bread · toast · bagel · sandwich · oatmeal · smoothie

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

spreadable · thick · gooey · silky · velvety · sticky · rich · homogeneous · emulsified · stir

snack

PB&J

Nut spread meets preserves

ants on a log · protein balls · dipping · lunchbox · after-school · crackers · apple slices · finger food · portable · quick bite

comfort

nostalgia

Longing for the past

familiar · cozy · indulgent · soothing · classic · Americana · pantry staple · homemade · treat

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

magnesium · folate · vitamin E · monounsaturated · polyunsaturated · fiber · potassium · antioxidants · nutrient-dense · satiety

allergen

anaphylaxis

Severe systemic allergic reaction

swelling · wheezing · allergist · skin prick test · cross-reactivity · antihistamine · desensitization · hypersensitivity · eczema · EpiPen

cooking

sauce

Liquid food accompaniment

  • sataySkewered meat with peanut sauce
  • ThaiOf Bangkok's nation
  • cookiesSmall sweet baked goods

cups · fudge · frosting · marinade · dressing · noodles · baking · mousse · pie · cheesecake

production

roasting

Cooking with dry heat

emulsifier · salt · oil · stabilizer · processing · blending · homogenization · pasteurization · shelf life · preservative

Categories
Opposites
sandwich spread pairing

peanut butterjelly

Fruit spread, no seeds

jam · grape jelly · strawberry jam · preserves · marmalade

texture/consistency

peanut butterwater

Clear essential liquid

milk · juice · broth · oil · syrup

nut butter allergen status

peanut buttertahini

Ground sesame paste

coconut butter · almond butter · cashew butter

Family

butter, peanut, peanuts, goober, goobers

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G