A Brief History of Peanut Butter

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: A Brief History of Peanut Butter
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
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• Duration: 00:44:51
• Published: 2015-07-13 20:03

Peanut butter got its name in the 18th century, but it's been around in some form for hundreds and hundreds of years. The more modern history of the spread features changes to the recipe and even a little litigation with the FDA.