Originally Posted by JBord

Right. That's one I always wondered about. I'm indifferent to peanut butter, and rarely eat it. But you get a very similar flavor in some Asian dishes, IMO. I love peanut sauce. And I believe some African dishes, although I'm far, far from an expert on that cuisine.

But my guess has always been that it's not the peanut butter Europeans find offensive, but rather the disgusting ways we use it in America...such as peanut butter and jelly/jam on bread. Or mixed with chocolate. Or in ice cream. I hope a few of you will chime in with thoughts on whether it's the product or the way we use it in the US.