Skippy Four Seasons United States
Skippy, along with Jif and Peter Pan, is the first can of peanut butter eaten by most Americans, and its smooth and creamy texture is its most distinctive label. Skippy's market share in the U.S. is slightly inferior to Jif, but it is the absolute king in overseas markets, especially in China, which is backed by Hormel's distribution channels for many years, and is also the most common peanut butter brand found by Chinese consumers in supermarkets. At present, Skippy's two major factories in the world are one in Arkansas, USA, and the other in Weifang, China, and the Chinese market accounts for about 10% of Skippy's global sales. Skippy is divided into Regular and Natural series, and the biggest difference is the type of grease used. The Regular range uses hydrogenated vegetable oils, which are also the main contributors to Skippy's silky texture, although it is not specified whether it is fully hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated, and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils contain trans fatty acids. Trans fatty acids are harmful and can lead to high blood cholesterol and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The formula list indicates that trans fatty acids are 0, and the FDA stipulates that trans fatty acids in each serving of food do not exceed 0.5 grams, that is...