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In honor of Sticky Peanut Butter
Month, let us take a look at two of America’s favorite creamy
peanut butters side-by-side: Jif and Skippy.
Jif
Pros: Jif is very smooth, fluffy, and
airy, which allows it to spread easily when making sandwiches.
Cons: “Choosy moms choose Jif”
or “Choice of choosy moms.” Sorry, but what’s sexy about
those slogans?
Skippy
Pros: Thick consistency. A little more
dense than Jif (could be a con, depending upon your preference).
Better, stronger, more nutty flavor than Jif. “Fuel the Fun”
slogan is way better than anything about choosy moms.
Cons: It plays in your mouth a little
longer than Jif. Saltier than Jif.
Verdict: While they are nearly
identical physically, by taste, and in nutrition facts, one number stood out.
The expiration date. OIbn the jars that we bought from a not to be named south of Flagler street grocery store, Skippy expired in 2011, while Jif was good until
2012; this would seem to mean it has more preservatives. Skippy is the winner based on the fact that is has a cooler slogan and won’t outlive Twinkies.
