PEANUT butter and jelly is considered by many to be the perfect pair.
There may be a new pair now, peanut butter and insects.
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Are there bugs in peanut butter?
Yes, there are bugs in peanut butter.
According to the Food Defect Levels Handbook, 30 insect fragments per 100 grams of peanut butter is acceptable for sale.
This means that in one jar of peanut butter, there is approximately 238 insect fragments.
It is actually really common for insects to be in peanut butter.
The FDA notes that it is physically impossible to produce food without naturally occurring defects.
Is it safe to eat peanut butter?
Peanut butter is still safe to eat, even with insect fragments.
Humans have been eating insects for thousands of years and they are a good source of protein.
The insects found in peanut butter are microscopic and do not pose any health hazards.
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The FDA enforces strict guidlines to ensure the food you eat is safe to consume.
What other food has insects in them?
It is common for insect fragments to be in food.
Here are some common foods that have insect fragments in them:
- Asparagus
- Canned beets
- Ground Cinnamon
- Cherries
- Chocolate
- Eggs
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Many other foods have insect fragments in them as well; however, there are more serious food concerns than insects.
The FDA also inspects food for mold, rodent filth, and other contaminants.
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