Re: Peanut butter and Marmite

On 26/09/2024 03:00, Ben Newsam wrote:
> Citizen Smith wrote, though the Organization header says "":
>
>> I put the lack of taste in peanuts and peanut butter down to less salt being
>> added, so I sprinkle some on my peanut butter if I don't add the marmite to it.
>> I do the same with peanuts and sometimes grind some black pepper on as well.
>
> Everything has less salt nowadays. I think the government insist on
> it, they reckon it is "more healthy".
>
There is proof that in many who are subject to then problem, excessive 
salt can raise blood pressure to problematic levels. As you can get all 
the salt you need from meat and veg, there's no downside. For most, all 
the salt does is alter the flavour.

It is a genetic thing, apparently, which I don't suffer from, so extra 
salt on the chips, please.

> When I was young, you had to mix a new jar of peanut butter to
> incorporate the thick layer of oil at the top. Nowadays that is no
> longer necessary. Back then the ingredients were peanuts and salt. I
> bet there are quite a few more now. Also, if "they" could find a way
> of adding water to it, they would do it.
>
Some list only peanuts. Others add sugar, and other oils.

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Tciao for Now!

John.