The Worst Peanut Butter Brand With No Added Sugar Or Oils Is A Runny Mess - Tasting Table

"As tempting as an all-natural peanut butter might sound, one Tasting Table writer discovered that one brand might be better left on the shelf. While ranking over a dozen different peanut butters, Crazy Richard showed promise with its single-ingredient branding, but the nutty spread was thin and lacking in flavor. Nut butters are nutrient-dense ingredients that can bulk up recipes and add delightful texture to breads and crackers, but what came out of this jar was more messy than desirable."

""I opened this up and practically sprayed peanut butter all over the counter, there was so much liquid at the top," remarked one Redditor. Crazy Richard's peanut butter is made with exactly 720 peanuts, and nothing else. Those who have grown accustomed to salt or sugars added to their nut spreads may find this product on the bland side, but those searching for vegan, gluten-free products may look specifically to purchase this USA-made brand."

"Crazy Richards suggests that those wanting a thicker consistency should place the product in the fridge once it has been stirred and warns consumers that natural separation can occur, particularly during warmer months. This refrigeration hack doesn't seem to work for everyone, however. Crazy Richard began in the 1980s when its founder began mixing up nut butters at home. This Richard teamed up with another Richard, who was running Krema Peanut Butter, the oldest peanut butter company in the United States."

Crazy Richard peanut butter contains only peanuts and is produced in the United States. The spread frequently separates into oil and solids, producing a thin, runny, sometimes milk-like texture and liquid accumulation on top. Some consumers find the flavor bland compared with salted or sweetened alternatives, while others value the vegan and gluten-free minimal-ingredient formulation. The brand recommends stirring and refrigerating after stirring to achieve a thicker consistency, though refrigeration does not resolve all texture complaints. The company originated in the 1980s when one Richard teamed with another Richard from Krema Peanut Butter to focus on natural, minimal-ingredient products.

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