Peanut Butter: Choosing a Jar by Ingredients and Packaging TOP5 picks

Jnutter Smooth is a 500g product made with 100% peanuts. With no added sugar or other additives, it suits those who want the nutty flavor of peanuts themselves rather than a sweetened spread. Kurly describes Smooth as having a smooth texture, distinguishing it from Crunch.

Besides spreading it on toast or crackers, the retailer suggests serving it with apples or using it in baking. The 500g size is practical for households that use a jar across several foods. The retailer advises storing it in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and refrigerating it after opening.

According to the Korean retailer, Smooth Operator contains 90% peanuts with added cane sugar. Its finely ground, smooth peanut texture suits those who also want sweetness. Its ingredients take a different direction from the 100% peanut formulations of Jnutter and Teddie.

A 454g jar costs KRW 10,900. In addition to spreading it on bread and crackers, Kurly suggests using it in baking or as a sauce for Vietnamese fresh spring rolls. The Korean sales page advises refrigeration after opening and stirring if a layer of peanut oil separates.

Skippy Creamy 290g centers on its squeeze packaging. It is worth considering if you prefer squeezing out the amount you need to scooping peanut butter out of a container. This is a choice about a different way of using the product compared with jars.

At KRW 8,900, its unit price is the lowest among the five products. However, at 290g it does not also have the lowest cost for an equivalent amount. The Korean sales page’s allergen label states that it contains peanuts and soy.

Teddie Smooth is a 454g product made from finely ground peanuts. The Korean retailer describes a smooth texture and a formulation of 100% peanuts with no other additives. It is an option for those who want peanuts alone rather than the added sugar in Peanut Butter & Co.

The guidance says to stir any peanut oil separated at the top into the contents, reaching all the way to the bottom. The manufacturer also explains that oil separation is natural and says that refrigerating the jar with its lid closed after stirring can slow separation. The Korean sales page’s basic storage guidance is to keep it at room temperature away from direct sunlight.

NutShed Original Smooth is a smooth peanut butter with added sea salt in a 290g jar. The manufacturer describes 2 ingredients: roasted peanuts and Irish sea salt. Unlike Jnutter and Teddie, which contain peanuts alone, it suits those who prefer a formulation with added salt.

A jar costs KRW 12,400, or approximately KRW 4,276 per 100g. There is a reason to choose it if you prioritize a smaller quantity and this ingredient combination over the amount in a large jar. The Korean retailer advises stirring if the oil separates and refrigerating after opening.