The Worst Peanut Butter Brand in America Is Sold Here in Maine

While many peanut butter shoppers here in Maine may think all brands are the same, that’s not the case— not all peanut butters are created equally.

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We know this is all subjective—we’re just reviewing and highlighting one publication’s opinion. But if we can help folks find the best of anything, even if it’s just peanut butter, we’re going to do it!

So, given that, as harsh as it may seem, how do we determine the worst peanut butter brand? What criteria are we using?

24/7 Wall St. compiled its list of the 13 worst peanut butter brands by analyzing ingredient lists, focusing on unnecessary additives, unhealthy ingredients, and ethical concerns. Their ranking moves from mildly problematic to the absolute worst, emphasizing that the best peanut butter should contain just one ingredient—peanuts.

Now that we’ve addressed that, which peanut butter brand sold here in Maine is being called the worst in America?

According to 24/7 Wall St. and their report '13 Worst Peanut Butter Brands to Avoid'—or maybe lowlighting in this case—their pick for the worst peanut butter brand is Smucker’s Goober Grape. 24/7 Wall St. had this to say about their selection:

The high fructose corn syrup alone is enough to make me pass. Potassium sorbate, a mold and yeast suppressant that is considered generally safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is heavily regulated in Europe. This is due to its status as a genotoxin. A genotoxin is an agent that causes DNA or chromosomal damage.

Well, there you have it. According to 24/7 Wall St., Smucker’s Goober Grape is the number one peanut butter brand to avoid.

What do you think of 24/7 Wall St.’s pick? Keep scrolling to see which other brands made the list, and let us know your thoughts! We’d love to hear from you—join the conversation by messaging us on the app!

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