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Peabutter is a food spread made from brown peas and is used as a substitute for peanut butter.[1]

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Peabutter

Type	Spread
Place of origin	Canada
Main ingredients	Brown peas

History

The product was first prepared by Alberta farmer Joe St. Denis in July 2002 who noted that the brown pea had certain similarities to peanuts. Oils such as canola and cottonseed are combined with icing sugar and mixed with crushed Solido brown peas to form the spread.[1][2] Besides the absence of peanut material, Peabutter is devoid of gluten and cholesterol, although a small amount of hydrogenated oil, a trans fat, is present.[2]

Distribution

Peabutter was distributed to the United States Armed Forces, which requested alternative products for those allergic to peanuts.[2]

Concerns

Children who are susceptible to peanut-triggered anaphylaxis 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]

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