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History and Process of Peanut Butter by jopeco2010 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Wild peanuts originated in South America and were cultivated by indigenous peoples before European contact. Peanuts were introduced to the United States from Africa in the 19th century and became a staple crop, especially in the Southeast. There are three main types of peanuts grown in the US, with Runner peanuts most commonly used to make peanut butter. Peanut butter was first made by hand grinding roasted peanuts in the late 19th century and was marketed in the early 20th century for its nutritional value

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