Nut butter offer a healthier alternative to many jams and spreads as it is packed with protein and healthy fats.
1. Main ingredients: Look for just 100% Nuts . like roasted or baked versions.
2. Sugar: Avoid sugars, check for hidden sugars like jaggery powder, honey or molasses.
3. Protein content: A good quality Nut butter should provide around 7-8 grams of protein per serving
4. Additives: Avoid Nut butters with additives like mono and diglcerides of fatty acids - E471, sodium sorbate - INS201, soy lecithin - INS322, and others.
5. Oil separation: Natural nut butters may show oil separation, with oil floating at the top. This is normal and can be stirred back in.
Look for a product made with 100% roasted peanuts. Skip the extras like sugar, additives, and flavors. Aim for 7-8g protein per serving to get satiated.