Pépite Fruits Secs launched its new peanut puree in March, a novelty to discover in line with its oilseed purees.
In the kingdom of dried fruits, the peanut has long been the unloved princess. He was criticized for many faults : too oily, too salty, too many calories… In short, not very respectable. This bad reputation is unfair. The peanut only has one fault : his bad company. Often fried, excessively salty in its aperitif version. En version peanut butter, emblematic of American culture, it is sometimes unfortunately married with questionable ingredients (various vegetable oils, hydrogenated fats, sugar and salt…) Pépite’s 100% peanut puree extends the lineage of its oilseed purees, already acclaimed for their perfect quality and traceability (almonds, hazelnuts, cashew nuts). Always organic, the peanuts are lightly toasted to bring out the flavors then crushed until a smooth and creamy texture is obtained, very pleasant in the mouth. Result : a creamy puree, sweet and intense in taste. On toast or in the kitchen, Peanut puree can be a good substitute for butter (640 cal/100g compared to 730 for butter). In a sauce, it can be substituted for olive oil (900 cal/100g). It gives all preparations a velvety texture and a taste that adds a slight exotic touch.. While most peanuts come from China, Pépite peanut puree is made from Egyptian peanuts., grown in the middle of the Sahara. A 100% peanut puree, without any additive, this cell, of sugar. This product is available in organic stores in 300 g pots and in bulk.. Pépite is the general public brand of Agro Sourcing, the number one organic dried fruit in France.
