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    Home Baking Ingredients

    Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free? (Which Brands Are GF!)

    Published: Aug 29, 2022 · Modified: Oct 2, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · Leave a Comment · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Creamy or crunchy. Salted or unsalted. Peanut butter is a staple food that everyone loves. Whether you love to eat peanut butter out of the jar or use it in recipes, it is important to know, is peanut butter gluten free?

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    • What Is Peanut Butter:
    • Answer: Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free?
    • Types Of Peanut Butter Products:
    • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brands:
    • Ways To Use Peanut Butter:
    • Homemade Peanut Butter Recipes:
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    I felt like researching peanut butter is really important because so many love it. My husband, Mr. Fearless Dining, eats it out of the jar any chance he gets!

    Peanut butter products can be found in just about every pantry. It’s often used for making simple sandwiches (hello, PB&J!) that kids and adults adore, though it can be used in sauces, dressings, and so much more.

    If you have celiac disease or are following a gluten-free diet, you’re probably wondering whether peanut butter is gluten-free. 

    Check out all of the condiments I have researched to find out which are gluten free.

    What Is Peanut Butter:

    Peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts that are ground up. There shouldn't be added ingredients unless you get a processed peanut butter brand.

    You can buy peanut butter with either a crunchy or smooth texture. Natural peanut butter is made only with nuts. If you look at the ingredient list on a jar of peanut butter, you should see what is included in the popular brands. You can find peanut butter at local grocery stores.

    Additional ingredients are often added when peanut butter is processed. Processed peanut butter can include salt, sugar, fat like palm oil or hydrogenated vegetable oil, and additives to prevent oil separation. Whichever type of peanut butter you choose, it can be a nutritious protein to use in your meals, snacks, and desserts too.

    I love using peanut butter when baking desserts. If you love baking, check out what other baking ingredients are gluten free.

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    Answer: Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free?

    The good news is most peanut butter should be gluten free. When left natural, peanuts themselves, as well as peanut butter, is gluten-free. Most brands of peanut butter will be gluten-free. To be certain your peanut butter is gluten-free, always check the back label of your jar for gluten ingredients.

    While peanut butter is usually a gluten-free food, there are rare exceptions where the additional ingredients may contain gluten. The peanut butter in question may also have been processed in a facility that processes wheat products. Look for the gluten-free label on the peanut butter brand you’re considering to be sure.

    Many brands will include “gluten-free” on the label, so if you can’t tell from one of those other jars, choose one of the brands of peanut butter that states it is gluten-free.

    Reading the ingredients list is the best way to know if a product contains potential gluten and if it is safe for those who are celiac or gluten intolerant.

    Types Of Peanut Butter Products:

    Peanut butter can be bought as smooth peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter. It also is made in three different ways:

    • Natural Form - Natural, real peanut butter can come in salted or unsalted. The only ingredient is peanuts. Natural peanut butter is typically stored in the refrigerator after opening, so the natural peanut oil doesn't get rancid. When opening the jar, it is important to stir the peanut butter so that the oil is completely mixed in.
    • Processed - Processed peanut butter adds ingredients so that the oils do not separate, leaving the peanut butter with a texture that doesn't need to be stirred. You can usually store processed peanut butter at room temperature.
    • Flavored - Some companies add sugar, vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, sea salt, or other flavors to the jar of peanut butter.

    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brands:

    This is a short list of brands that make gluten free peanut butter. There are probably many smaller brands as well.

    • Crazy Richard's Peanut Butter
    • Jif Peanut Butter
    • Justin's Peanut Butter
    • Krema Nut Company
    • Maranatha Peanut Butter
    • PB Crave (all 5 flavors!)
    • Reese's Peanut Butter
    • Santa Cruz Organic Peanut Butter
    • Skippy Peanut Butter
    • Smart Balance Peanut Butter
    • Teddie Peanut Butter
    • Jiff Peanut Butter
    • Aldi (Peanut Delight, Simply Organic Peanut Butter, and Crunchy Peanut Delight)
    • Trader Joe's Peanut Butter
    • Whole Foods Peanut Butter (365, Creamy Peanut Butter and Flaxseed, Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, Organic Crunchy)
    • Walmart Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter
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    Ways To Use Peanut Butter:

    Use it in your smoothies – it’s particularly delicious with bananas! It’s also an awesome dip, peanut sauce, or a great to-go snack. And you can also use it to create some truly spectacular sauces, marinades, and dressings too!

    • The Best Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Old Time Peanut Butter Candy
    • Incredible Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Homemade Peanut Butter Recipes:

    If you prefer to make your own, peanut butter is so easy to make from scratch. Then you are guaranteed it is gluten free and safe to eat!

    • Homemade Creamy Peanut Butter
    • 3 Easy Custom Peanut Butter Flavor Recipes
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