The nut butter market in Iran has grown remarkably, but not all nut butters are the same. The difference between pure and commercial nut butter can have a significant effect on your health. In this article we help you make the best choice with full knowledge.
What Is Pure Nut Butter?
Pure nut butter is made from just one ingredient: the nut itself. For example, Onjil pure almond butter is made only from premium almonds and contains no additives. The almonds are ground until their natural oils are released and a buttery texture forms.
Features of Pure Nut Butter
- Single ingredient: only the nut
- No added sugar, salt, oil or preservatives
- Natural oil separation on the surface (completely normal)
- The pure, natural taste of the nut
- Natural color and texture
What Is in Commercial Nut Butter?
Commercial butters usually contain several additives:
- Palm or hydrogenated oil: to prevent oil separation and create a uniform texture. These oils contain trans fats, which are harmful to the heart
- Sugar: sometimes up to 20 percent of the product is sugar
- Salt: to boost flavor
- Preservatives: to extend shelf life
- Emulsifiers: to create a smooth texture
Pure vs. Commercial: A Comparison
1. Nutritional Value
According to reviews by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the trans fats in hydrogenated oil increase the risk of heart disease. Pure peanut butter contains only the healthy fats of the peanut itself.
2. Protein Content
In commercial butters, part of the nuts is replaced by oil and sugar, so they have less protein. For example, pure pistachio butter contains 20 g of protein per 100 g, while a commercial version may have only 12 to 14 g.
3. Sugars
Pure nut butter has no added sugar. The natural sugar in nuts is very small. Commercial butters, however, may contain up to 15 g of sugar per 100 g.
4. Shelf Life and Storage
Because it has no preservatives, pure butter has a shorter shelf life (2 to 3 months in the refrigerator). Oil separation on the surface is a sign of purity — just stir before eating.
How Can You Tell Pure Butter?
- The ingredient list: it should have just one ingredient (for example: almonds 100%)
- Oil separation: a layer of oil on the surface is a sign of purity
- Taste: the pure, rich taste of the nut with no artificial sweetness
- Color: the natural color of the nut (not lighter or darker than usual)
- Price: pure butter costs more because it uses pure nuts
Onjil's Pure Products
All Onjil nut butters are 100% pure with no additives at all:
- Pure almond butter: 100% premium almonds
- Pure peanut butter: 100% top-grade peanuts
- Pure hazelnut butter: 100% choice hazelnuts
- Pure pistachio butter: 100% premium Iranian pistachios
- Pure coconut butter: 100% choice coconut
Onjil's blended products, such as peanut butter and dark chocolate and hazelnut butter and white chocolate, are also made only from pure nuts and real chocolate.
Conclusion
Pure and commercial nut butters have fundamental differences in nutritional value, ingredients and health impact. Always read the ingredient list and choose products made only from pure nuts. With its 100 percent purity guarantee, Onjil nut butter is the best choice for your family's health.
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