nut-butters
Organic Creamy Peanut Butter (No Salt Added)
Once Again sets the gold standard for safety and purity in peanut butter, utilizing a rigorous testing protocol for aflatoxins and heavy metals that far exceeds industry standards. Their employee-owned model ensures high accountability and consistent quality in their organic, single-ingredient product.
Quality & Materials
Contains only 100% organic dry-roasted peanuts. No salt, sugar, or emulsifiers. High bioavailability of fats and proteins due to minimal processing.
Evidence & Testing
Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Gluten-Free. They are a B-Corp and conduct systematic third-party testing for aflatoxin (a common peanut mold) to ensure levels are well below FDA limits.
Brand Transparency
Fully transparent supply chain; employee-owned company with clear sustainability reporting and detailed manufacturing disclosures on their website.
Value Assessment
Excellent price-to-quality ratio. While more expensive than non-organic brands, it is competitively priced among organic peers while offering superior safety testing.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike major commercial brands like Jif or Skippy, Once Again contains zero palm oil, hydrogenated fats, or added sugars. Compared to 'natural' competitors like Justin's, Once Again provides much higher transparency regarding their aflatoxin testing and uses higher-grade organic peanuts.
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