From Peanut to Powder: How PB2 Creates America’s Favorite Low-Fat Peanut Butter

Ever wondered how humble peanuts transform into powdered peanut butter? If you've been curious about how PB2 is made or why defatted peanut powder is so nutritionally beneficial, you're in for a treat!

As the original powdered peanut butter pioneer and category leader, PB2 has been perfecting the peanut-to-powder process since 2007. In a momentous step in our journey, we've recently completed a vertical integration project—bringing our entire manufacturing process under one roof, right in the heart of peanut country: Tifton, Georgia. From the moment peanuts arrive at our facility to the final packaged product, we oversee each step with the quality control measures that have made PB2 a trusted powdered peanut butter brand in households everywhere! This investment in our manufacturing capabilities isn't just about efficiency—it's about continuing to innovate while maintaining the consistent quality that our customers expect, positioning us to continue leading the way for powdered peanut butter fans, while also exploring new delicious possibilities for the future. 

Come with us behind the scenes to discover exactly how we convert peanuts into America's favorite powdered peanut butter, and why this process makes PB2 such an incredible low-fat peanut butter alternative.

Why Powdered Peanut Butter?

Before we dive into the PB2 process, let's talk about what makes powdered peanut butter so special. Traditional peanut butter is delicious, but it's also packed with oils that contribute to its high fat and calorie content. Our innovative approach removes most of that oil while preserving protein, flavor, and nutrients that peanuts provide—creating a high-protein peanut butter that delivers incredible versatility.

The result? PB2 contains 90% less fat and 70% fewer calories than traditional peanut butter, while still providing 4-6 grams of protein per 13 gram serving. It's this unique combination that makes PB2 the perfect healthy peanut butter choice for fitness enthusiasts, busy families, and anyone looking to enjoy peanut butter nutrition without the extra calories.

But the benefits go beyond nutrition! Unlike regular peanut butter, PB2 can be mixed to your preferred consistency, incorporated into hot and cold recipes, and even used in baking without adding excess oils. 

Our process creates an incredibly shelf-stable product, making it a must-have for everything from camping trips to emergency preparedness. Plus, our simple ingredient list means you know exactly what you're getting—no unnecessary additives or preservatives here!

Step 1: The Roast

Our PB2 manufacturing journey begins with...the roast! We start with peanuts that are delicately roasted using our state-of-the-art equipment right here in Tifton. This isn't just any roasting process; it's a carefully calibrated step that develops those rich, nutty flavors associated with the ideal peanut butter taste. The roasting process is crucial because it's where we build the foundation that makes PB2 so incredibly delicious. Our team has worked hard on finding the right temperature and timing to ensure every batch delivers that signature taste that PB2 fans know and love.

Step 2: The Grind

After roasting, the peanuts are transformed into a natural peanut butter using our grinding equipment. This step requires incredible attention to detail because the texture of the final product depends entirely on achieving the perfect grind consistency. This natural peanut butter contains all the original oils and flavors from the roasted peanuts—it's essentially what you'd expect from traditional peanut butter before we work our PB2 magic!

Step 3: The Press

Next, our natural peanut butter is moved to the pressing stage—the heart of what makes PB2 so unique. Using specialized equipment, our press uses incredibly high pressure to squeeze the oil from the natural peanut butter in a way that preserves the peanuts' nutritional integrity while dramatically reducing the fat content. This pressing stage is what creates our unrefined roasted peanut oil (which can be used for other applications) and leaves us with what’s called a “peanut cake”— a protein-rich, low-fat base that ultimately, with a little more grinding, becomes our fine, fluffy, powdered peanut butter. PB2 ingredients are simple and clean—just peanuts, sugar, and salt for our Original Variety—but the precision in every step of the manufacturing process makes all the difference. 

Step 4: Packaged with Pride

Every container of PB2 powdered peanut butter is then packaged at our facility in Tifton, Georgia. We're incredibly proud to be manufacturing in Georgia's agricultural hub—a federally designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone—where we currently employ over 100 associates and have created nearly 30 new jobs with our recent expansion! No matter what kind of PB2 we are working on—whether it’s PB2 Performance with Cocoa or PB2 Pantry Chocolate Chip Cookies and Brownie Baking Mixes— our packaging process ensures that every jar maintains the freshness and quality that PB2 is known for. From the heart of peanut country, we ship PB2 across America, bringing this incredible peanut butter powder to kitchens, gyms, and pantries everywhere.

Step 5: Enjoy the Results!

The final step? That's where you come in! Whether you're mixing up a classic PB&J, blending a protein smoothie, or getting creative with our other amazing recipes like Peanut Better Pancakes or Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Doughnuts—this is where the creative part of the PB2 process truly comes to life.

Since pioneering the original powdered peanut butter in 2007, we've been on a mission to help people find balance in everyday life and feel confident in their choices. As you can see, every step of our manufacturing process reflects this commitment—from the careful roasting that develops incredible flavor to the detailed blending that creates an exceptional nutritional profile. 

To our longtime PB2 fan or anyone just discovering the amazing world of peanut butter powder, we hope that knowing the care and innovation that goes into every jar makes each scoop even more satisfying. Because we believe food should be healthy, delicious, and make you happy—and that belief is built into every step of our process, from peanut to PB2!