There are 5 main types of peanut grown in the US – Virginia, Spanish, Runner, Tennessee and Valencia.

Most peanuts are grown in moist conditions on the ground. This makes them susceptible a type of mold (aspergillum flavus) that produces aflatoxin, a known carcinogen. Valencia peanuts do not have this mold because they are grown above ground in the dry climates of New Mexico and Texas.

For people who have a hard time detoxing, reducing toxic intake is critical. However Valencia peanut butter can be hard to find (only1% of all peanuts are Valencia) and tend to be expensive.

So – I’ve started making my own peanut butter. I order raw, shelled Valencia peanuts and blend them in my food processor.

Valencia’s are very dry, so they don’t turn to butter as well other types. I add coconut oil to mine.

I mainly use it for peanut butter fat bombs – so I add coconut oil, cacao, salt and a little allulose or coconut sugar directly into the mixer. Then pour into mini paper cups and freeze.