Results: Pesticides in Peanut Butter
Published on 03/23/2016
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1.
1.
Do you eat peanut butter (or buy it for your household)? Yes
79%
1537 votes
No
11%
215 votes
I used to, but not anymore
7%
144 votes
Other
3%
54 votes
2.
2.
Are you aware that conventional peanuts have some of the highest pesticide concentrations and mold toxins? Yes
13%
255 votes
No
81%
1582 votes
Other
6%
113 votes
3.
3.
If you are aware, has this affected whether or not you purchase products containing peanuts? Yes, I only purchase organic and/or I avoid peanut-containing products
15%
300 votes
No, it does not concern me, and I buy/eat them anyway
55%
1067 votes
N/A - I do not consume peanuts anyway
15%
294 votes
Other
15%
289 votes
4.
4.
Do you think the claims are true about how unhealthy it is to consume highly contaminated conventional foods, such as peanuts, corn, and soy? Yes
21%
411 votes
No
22%
420 votes
Unsure/I have not heard this
49%
961 votes
Other or N/A
8%
158 votes
5.
5.
Do you buy any of the following nut butters as an alternative to peanut butter? Almond butter
16%
311 votes
Macadamia butter
4%
72 votes
Cashew butter
8%
149 votes
Sunflower butter
5%
99 votes
Soy butter
3%
50 votes
Walnut butter
3%
54 votes
Coconut butter
4%
79 votes
Other seed/nut butter
2%
46 votes
Pumpkin seed butter
1%
21 votes
N/A
72%
1395 votes
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