Meridian Organic Smooth 100% Peanut Butter Nuts1 Kg (Pack of 4)

Time was, not so long ago, when peanut butter consisted of ground up peanuts, a pinch of salt and nothing else. And life was good. Back in those heady days I began noticing an occasional jar labelled "American Style" peanut butter, which to my bemusement also contained sugar!! People do say that whatever happens in America eventually happens here too, and what do you know - along with obesity, crack cocaine and cruise missiles the adulterated super-sweet travesty that was American Style peanut butter has become simply "peanut butter" Practically everything is jacked up with unnecessary sugar that kills the taste and gives us more diabetes. So I heartily applaud Meridian for standing firm and making peanut butter naturally and how it should be - no hydrogenated oil, imulsifiers, chemicals or sweeteners, just whole ground organic peanuts. Hoorah!Even better, the nuts used here were left with their brown skins on which gives us even more taste, fibre and nutrient content. This spread has a really good deeply nutty, earthy taste that goes wonderfully on toast, mixed into dips, used in cooking and more besides. Spread onto warm freshly baked bread is my idea of heaven. Just remember to give your tub a deep stir every time to mix the natural oil back in - as I say, there are no added emulsifiers. To my mind the taste beats anything else available which is why I subscribe and purchase a regular supply here (I also enjoy the extra 15% discount from doing so!) Mine comes double sealed inside clingfilm and a bag and has never leaked.As well as tasting great, peanut butter is good for you, and here's why: It's a good source of protein (pretty much 30%) plus the fats are mostly healthy mono and polyunsaturates. The high vitamin B12 and B2 content is beneficial to your skin. Vitamin B2 supplements are often used to get rid of skin problems like pustules, skin rash and rosacea and B2 is beneficial in promoting healthy hair growth. The calcium and magnesium content is excellent for promoting healthy bone growth too. Recently reported meta-research has indicated that far from being a risk to infants, early inclusion of PB into their diet helps to normalise reaction to nuts and so reduces the development of nut allergies by a notable factor. Please do your own research on that and speak to your doctor before implementing this information though.So in summary this is delicious and tasty peanut butter that's high quality, cheaper in this tub size than most adulterated rubbish, and it's good for you too! If you prefer, Meridian make a crunchy version, but I prefer this for better nutrient absorption which is also ideal for body builders and athletes. Really delicious stuff - buy your own.FOOTNOTE: No Americans were harmed in the production of this review.

I have almost eaten 1kg in a week, I adore peanut butter and this wins because it is Organic and Palm oil free,and just peanuts. I am curious to how different the flavour would be without the skins. I noticed that WholeEarth that I did not buy because it is not organic, has a more peanutty flavour as has no skins, but I enjoy both. I even bout Meridian Almond nut butter and found that when I made my own Raw almond nut butter by soaking the nuts over night and then putting them in a blender with sunflower oil, the flavour I achieved was very almondy like Marzipan. This made me wonder whether if Meridian did a Raw Peanut butter whether it would be more flavoursome.This goes great in smoothies and lovely to eat from the spoon. Flavour is roasted peanut, for that's what it is. Just could be a touch more flavoursome...more peanutty!

This is the best peanut butter I've ever eaten! I have IBD & can only eat organic peanut butter which has been a godsend as I'm very restricted in what I can actually eat. Ordinary peanut butter not only upsets me but I also find it far too sweet. The taste of this, however, for me is addictively delicous & I also love the fact that the oil is natural peanut oil. It states quite clearly on the tub that the oil rises to the top & all you need to do is blend it in with the peanut butter. This information is also on Amazon's description of this product so it will only come as a surprise if the info hasn't been read. However anyone who is after the real thing without any additives, sugar, or artifical ingredients included won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.

I am a lover opf peanut butter but this was a too it to much oil in it so will not buy again but will kook for other brands

Peanut butter & marmite spread on toast for breakfast is a firm family favourite - this product isn't overly sweet with a much more natural taste. My only regret is that dear Mr Amazon packaged the tub in a very large cardboard box & secured it with large sheets of crumpled thick paper (a wee box would have sufficed. Less waste and therefore ultimately less tree destruction and space used in the vans. )

taste is ok, but its very thick and separated. You need to stir it lots which is difficult and time consuming.I bought a tub of manilife at the same time. Far superior in flavour and texture, and somehow manages to only need a brief stir

I like this peanut butter alot but arrived damaged.The tub was cracked and peanut butter in the packaging I had to put it in the bin.I was looking forward to having some.So going to have to go to Morrisons to get it today.

I ordered the pack of three end of July 2021. The seller was Jambo Supplies. I received a pack of three "normal" pots, ie non-organic. The ready-made box had a sticker on in stating that the box contained three post of organic Meridian smooth PB. Obviously someone made a mistake when creating these packs of three that went on to be sold via amazon.So if you want the organic version I would advise against buying this pack unless you've contacted the seller beforehand to ensure you get the organic version.I have reported this issue to amazon and was reimbursed. However, the product description is unchanged ("organic") as is the photo (showing the non-organic version) and I therefore assume nothing has been done to about the discrepancy.