ButtaNutt – Chocolate Peanut Butter 250g

Description

ButtaNutt – Chocolate Peanut Butter 250g

ButtaNutt’s Chocolate Peanut Butter is a creamy, indulgent spread that fuses the rich flavor of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of peanuts. It’s made from dry-roasted, high-oleic peanuts and locally produced 70% dark chocolate, offering a smooth, decadent taste that can be enjoyed by the spoonful, spread on toast or used in recipes.

Key product features:

• Rich flavour combination: Chocolate + peanut in one spread.

• Creamy texture: Designed to spread easily and be indulgent while retaining a nutty character.

• Simple, quality ingredients: The formulation emphasizes a high proportion of peanuts and chocolate, with minimal additives.

• Local production & sourcing: Includes locally made Afrikoa chocolate and peanuts sourced within South Africa.

Ingredients:

The official ingredient list is:

• Dry-roasted peanuts (87 %)

• Cocoa powder (5 %)

• 70 % dark chocolate (cocoa mass ~65 %, cane sugar, cocoa butter) (4 %)

• Emulsifier: sunflower lecithin (E322)

• Honey

• Oryx desert salt

✅ Potential Benefits:

1. Good source of protein

   • Peanuts are rich in plant-based protein, which supports muscle repair, satiety, and overall daily protein needs.

   • According to a database for ButtaNutt spreads (similar peanut butters), 100 g provides ~31.7 g protein.

2. Healthy (unsaturated) fats

   • Peanuts, especially high-oleic peanuts (used by ButtaNutt) have higher proportions of monounsaturated fats, which are associated with improved heart health.

   • These fats may help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol when used in place of saturated fats.

3. Micronutrients & antioxidants

   • Peanuts contain useful vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, vitamin E, niacin (B3), potassium, and phosphorus.

   • Cocoa / dark chocolate contributes antioxidants (flavonoids) which may offer cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits.

4. Satiety & appetite control

   • The combination of protein, fat, and fiber can help slow digestion, keeping you feeling fuller for longer, which may help moderate calorie intake.

   • Peanut butter has been associated with reduced hunger in some observational studies.

5. Energy-dense but more “nutritious” indulgence

   • Because it’s energy-dense, a little goes a long way — you can get a satisfying “treat” without needing large quantities, especially when enjoyed mindfully.

   • The addition of chocolate gives flavor satisfaction, which may reduce cravings for more processed sweets.

6. No preservatives, stabilizers, or artificial ingredients

   • According to sources, ButtaNutt’s chocolate peanut butter contains no preservatives, stabilizers, or artificial ingredients.

   • This cleaner ingredient list can be favorable compared to spreads with many additives.

7. Higher monounsaturated fat content than regular peanuts

   • The product is made from “hi-oleic peanuts,” which are claimed to have around 30% more monounsaturated fats than regular peanuts.

   • Monounsaturated fats are generally considered “heart-healthy” fats.

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