Davert Organic Nut Spreads
Every year, over 50 million tonnes of peanuts are harvested worldwide. Botanically speaking, the peanut is not a nut at all, but a legume. In the Peruvian Andes, considered the original home of the peanut, it was already nibbled more than 3,500 years ago. It was so popular that even pots in the shape of peanuts were made of pottery. When the Spanish and Portuguese conquered South America in the 16th century, they brought the "little nuts" with them to Europe. There they were called "Spanish nuts". Unlike cocoa, however, the peanut remained largely unknown in Europe for a long time. Even the peanuts cultivated in North America from the 17th century onwards were mainly used for fattening pigs. Otherwise, they were considered emergency provisions in times of war or poor people's food. The peanut owes its great breakthrough in the last century to a single man: George Washington Carver.
Carver was born into slavery in Missouri in 1864 or '65. There is no exact date of birth because the birth of a slave was often not properly documented. As a child, he was too weak to work due to severe bronchitis. That is why during the day he was able to explore the nearby woods and meadows unsupervised. It was on these forays that his lifelong passion for the world of plants awoke. Even at a young age, he acquired such great expertise he was known in the neighbourhood as the "plant doctor". After the abolition of slavery, Carver was able to attend school. Later, he was the first black man to enrol at Iowa State College to study botany. A momentous decision, as he became America's most famous agricultural scientist. Three US presidents and even Gandhi sought his advice. For most Americans, however, he was above all "The Peanut Man".
At the beginning of the 20th century, cotton cultivation in the southern states had depleted the soil in many places. Because the fields were also infested with boll weevils, many farmers feared for their existence. When Carver heard about this, he recommended that they switch to peanuts, because they were nutritious and would revitalise the soil. Since his suggestion was not really taken seriously, he organised a banquet for influential businessmen. Without exception, food made from peanuts was served. As a result, the first farmers began to cultivate peanuts and were soon able to reap rich harvests. But what should they do now with all the peanuts?
Carver, who felt responsible for the farmers, retreated to his laboratory and found countless applications based on peanuts. He successfully processed peanuts into flour, glue, paper, waterproofing agents, shoe polish, soap, shaving cream, skin lotion, medicines, sweets and synthetic marble, among other things. Within a few decades, peanut farming became a major US industry and the peanut an indispensable part of American cuisine. For many, the "Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich" (white bread with peanut butter and jam) is even the secret national dish of the USA.
The German organic pioneer Davert from the Münsterland town of Ascheberg not only has delicious peanut butter and peanut puree in its range, but also many other nutty organic delicacies for spreading and snacking. Davert Crunchy Peanut Butter tastes good on its own and as a spread, but also enhances savoury and sweet dishes in Asian cuisine. Unlike peanut butter, Davert Peanut Puree does not contain any other ingredients, but is made from 100% peanut kernels. The Chocolate Cream Peanut Butter is a chocolate spread with roasted peanuts and cocoa. The Davert Cashew Spread contains finely ground roasted organic cashews without any other ingredients. Brown Almond and White Almond Spread can be used in a variety of ways. They inspire as a creative cooking ingredient, as well as an aromatic filling in pastries and desserts or as spreads. The intense roasted aromas of the Almond Cream brings a wonderful fairground feeling to your home. The Davert organic nut spread assortment ranges from pure nut spreads to creamy, sweet and salty chocolate spreads.
