It’s one of the most consistent bargains in the entire grocery store. Right next to the $5.00 jar of a major name-brand peanut butter, the store-brand version sits for $2.50. You might stare at the two, wondering if the price difference is a trick. Is it less healthy or made in a sub-par factory? Is it even real peanut butter? The low price isn’t a sign of low quality; it’s the result of a brilliant, streamlined system. Here’s the hidden story of how store-brand peanut butter is made and why it’s one of the smartest buys in the store.
