Peanut Butter: Aflatoxins, Tips to Stop Mold Growth & Brands to Buy

March 19, 2024

In this Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast episode we dive into research on peanut butter and the controversy around aflatoxins. What the research shows, how the FDA regulates toxins, what growers and farmers do to ensure no aflatoxins in the EU and US. Steps to take with nuts and seeds to ensure mold doesn’t grow when you are buying at the store or storing them at your house, as well as some brands to look for with no levels of aflatoxins. I share my overall takeaways after researching, general thoughts on nuts in a plantbased diet as well as the health benefits that outweighs the risks.

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This episode is sponsored by NED who is having a birthday sale! Shop 30% off everything with code PLANTBASED + free shipping on orders over $50. This sale ends on March 28th so stock up while you can!

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