The United States is the largest exporter of peanut butter and one of the biggest consumers per capita annually. January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day in the U.S. A businessman from St. Louis named George Bayle produced and sold peanut butter as a snack in 1894. Peanut butter contains proteins, dietary fibers, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. Probably the most famous peanut butter producer is former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, who has a plantation in Plains, Georgia. Due to its very low moisture content, it doesn't need to be refrigerated. It is extensively used in African culinary culture. Information from Wikipedia. -Stella