Does Jif use palm oil?

Jif® Natural Peanut Butter Spread contains palm oil, which is derived from the fruit of a palm tree. Palm oil is an alternative stabilizer. We recognize and share the concerns related to palm oil sourcing and the environment.

Why is it called Jif?

The name ‘Jif’ was chosen because it was easy to say, spell and remember. Peanut butter was first introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Peanut butter’s high protein content draws moisture from your mouth.

Is Jif ethical?

We also believe in helping places and communities be their very best. That means not only providing the most delicious peanut butter on the planet, but also operating responsibly, sustainably and generously — caring for the environment, treating farmers well and helping those in need.

Did Jif used to be called jiffy?

But Jiffy peanut butter never existed “Jif was never named Jiffy,” a representative from the J.M. Smucker Company told INSIDER.

Is Jif palm oil sustainable?

100% of the palm oil we purchase is directly from responsible and certified sustainable sources.

Is palm oil cancerous?

It may be safe to say that you use or eat palm oil products daily. However, this product has been linked to cancer risk. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), palm oil can cause cancer when processed at high temperatures.

What is Jif made of?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The J.M. Smucker Co. Jif is an American brand of peanut butter made by The J.M. Smucker Company, which purchased the brand from Procter & Gamble in 2001. In 1955, Procter & Gamble bought Big Top peanut butter from William T.

What Jif means?

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Is Jif made in China?

All variants of Jif are produced at a facility in Lexington, Kentucky, which is the largest peanut butter production facility in the world.

Why did they change Jif peanut butter?

After Procter & Gamble purchased a peanut butter brand called Big Top from a Kentucky company, they revamped the brand by adding sugar and molasses, included oils other than peanut oil in the recipe, and branded the new concoction Jif (via The New Yorker).

Is there bugs in Jif peanut butter?

Are there bugs in my peanut butter? It’s true. There are bugs in your peanut butter, but the FDA clearly states that you’re only eating their parts (Feel better?). The government’s official Defect Levels Handbook notes an allowed ratio of 30 insect fragments per 100 grams of your yummy spreadable.

Is Jif made with sustainable palm oil?

The brand begins purchasing palm oil in a way that contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil. The J.M. Smucker Company (parent company of Jif) donates more than 4 million pounds of food, including Jif products, to food banks across the country.

What’s new at Jif?

The Jif brand is founded. “Choosy Moms Choose Jif®” television spot debuts. Jif Extra Crunchy arrives. Jif peanut butter is sold in plastic instead of glass, reducing packaging waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated in shipping. Simply Jif® Peanut Butter debuts on shelves. Jif® Reduced Fat Peanut Butter is introduced.

Why does Jif ® natural peanut butter spread say “no need to stir”?

Why does Jif ® Natural Peanut Butter Spread say “No need to stir” on the label? Jif ® Natural Peanut Butter Spread is made from five ingredients and stabilized with palm oil to prevent oil separation. However, since it is made from all natural ingredients, minimal oil separation may be possible.

What is in Jif peanut butter?

Now, most of the Jif peanut butter contains roasted peanuts, molasses, fully hydrogenated vegetable oils (Rapeseed And Soybean), Monoglycerides, Diglycerides, sugar, and salt. Some peanut butter contains Palm oil instead of Rapeseed and Soybean.