3 hours ago, gamb00ler said:

It will still lead to a biased set of results if you use a search term with either a positive or negative connotation. The stronger the connotation the more biased the results. The greater the degree polarization in the raw data, the stronger the bias will be in the results.

In fact, I believe that a straight google search using biased terms in the query will yield results that are more biased than if performed as an AI query. AI query processing includes more context from the query than a simple web search does. The extra context considered by the AI will often dilute the effect of the biased search term. Web searches often discard some words from the query that are considered to be of low importance.

I don't disagree. In this instance though, I had already decided that peanuts were healthy and wasn't looking for confirmation of that, I just wanted a list of benefits for the forum user who asked me about them. If I had been undecided and wanted a balanced list of pros and cons, then in that case yes, a neutral formulation would be required, both for a Google search and an AI query.

3 hours ago, gamb00ler said:

I have found this Thai natural PB in several Rimping in Chiang Mai and also at YOK. It reminds me of Adam's from the USA.

I've always found it on the very lowest shelf near other PB's in Rimping. Available in creamy and crunchy... the creamy still has very small chunks in it.

Thank you for sharing that. Are they selling 1000 grams for 210 Baht? That would be a very good value. Anyway, I checked online for it and couldn't find it so I guess it is a local regionally distributed product from up north.

Edited June 9Jun 9 by Kyoto Kyle

3 hours ago, Explorator en Action said:

I like spreading it on ice cold Celery, dunno where I got that habit, but it is good!! I experimented in US with a few “Nut Butters” they became paste for bird feeders, not a one tasted near as good as my Natural Peanut Butter. and I like the idea of adding a little salt to the mix.

Interesting about celery! PB would probably good added to a lot of things. Maybe we just need to experiment more. I could see a tablespoon stirred into a hot bowl of noodle soup adding a fuller, richer flavor to the broth.

I’ve always added salt to peanut butter since moving to Asia because I don't really like it unsalted and there are no salted options. In Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and even South Africa, salted peanut butter is more the norm than the exception. Growing up, I always bought peanut butter with the salt already added, so I have eaten it that way since I was a kid. In Thailand, though, as in the rest of Asia, I’ve never seen it sold with salt. If you’ve never tried salted peanut butter, you’re in for a treat when you add a little salt the first time. Be careful with the amount and ratio, though. Too much salt can quickly ruin the flavor of a good jar of peanut butter.

Edited June 9Jun 9 by Kyoto Kyle

On 6/7/2026 at 12:37 AM, Kyoto Kyle said:

Do You Even Peanut Butter in Thailand?

Never, I always UnEven Peanut Butter when in Thailand

11 hours ago, BilllyGOAT said:

Essentially, it is a piece of modern American slang used for comedic exaggeration or lighthearted gatekeeping. Instead of being a literal or grammatically correct question, it functions as a playful way to question someone's basic competence, familiarity, or passion regarding a specific subject. It relies entirely on the listener using shared cultural context to instantly fill in the blank.

This explains it all.........it is American! 555

The phrase "Do you even [Noun]?" is a deliberate grammatical shortcut that evolved from the 2010s internet meme,.......MODERN American slang.

7 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

This explains it all.........it is American! 555

The phrase "Do you even [Noun]?" is a deliberate grammatical shortcut that evolved from the 2010s internet meme,.......MODERN American slang.

Nah, I'm a Yank, and that is grammatically wrong. As stated by someone, 'eat' is missing, to be proper question.

7 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

This explains it all.........it is American! 555

The phrase "Do you even [Noun]?" is a deliberate grammatical shortcut that evolved from the 2010s internet meme,.......MODERN American slang.

One could always say, "Do you ever partake in the exquisite multi flavors of the peanut family, eating natural unsalted peanut butter with no added sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oil or preservatives in the beautifully scenic country of Thailand?"

I suppose the next will be 'Do you Pussy' ?

6 minutes ago, wil iam not said:

I suppose the next will be 'Do you Pussy' ?

Raquel Road definitely doesn't.

The original do you even Internet joke comes from early red pill:

Do you even lift, Bro? Was seen as a solution to all problems with getting with a woman.

We are lucky enough to have a time traveler among us still stuck in this very thinking, 20 years past it’s sell by date.

Early red pill also stressed the important of proper oral hygiene, another lightbulb moment for our favorite figure of fun here.

But the world has moved on.

For most people.

On 6/6/2026 at 9:37 PM, Kyoto Kyle said:

I know this is technically a food topic, but it is really more of a rant.

Years ago, a friend of mine told me that the taste of peanuts in Thailand are unacceptable. At the time I thought he was exaggerating. I eat peanuts occasionally when in Thailand myself. They are a decent source of protein and I quite like them. The local brand Koh Kae roasted and salted peanuts are good value and perfectly enjoyable as far as healthy snack foods go. A bit crunchy and brittle sometimes, but still not bad.

Fast forward to more recently where I became mildly obsessed with buying jars of natural peanut butter from supermarkets while traveling overseas.

Most of it was excellent.

Creamy, smooth, rich tasting, and somehow still soft and spreadable even after being refrigerated. Most of the brands contained nothing except peanuts, with no salt added. After a bit of experimentation I found that adding around 1.5 grams of salt per 100 grams of peanut butter was the sweet spot. Every time I bought a jar I would weigh out the right amount of salt, stir it in while the peanut butter was still at room temperature, stick it in the fridge, and end up with what I considered near peanut butter perfection.

Now onto Thailand.

The supermarket options here seemed fairly uninspiring. Most of the shelf space appears dedicated to heavily processed peanut butter products containing sugar, oils, stabilisers, emulsifiers, preservatives, and possibly components from a small space programme.

I am only interested in natural peanut butter, and the supermarkets usually have only one or two brands of that variety, often imported and fairly expensive.

So I ordered five different locally made brands online from small manufacturers. All claimed to be 100% peanuts. All claimed to be creamy. All claimed to be wonderful.

To be fair, they were definitely made from peanuts.

Beyond that, things started going downhill.

I added the same salt ratio to each jar and mixed them thoroughly. Not one of them could honestly be described as creamy. One was vaguely acceptable. The rest ranged from dry to what I can only describe as edible construction material.

After refrigeration several of them turned into something with roughly the consistency of reinforced concrete. So locally grown peanuts are likely lacking in peanut oil.

The flavour was also disappointing.

Almost all had a slightly burnt taste to them. None had that fresh, naturally sweet peanut flavour I had become used to elsewhere. Two jars went straight into the bin. One was acceptable enough to finish. The remaining two are still sitting in the fridge waiting for me to lower my standards.

The whole experiment has actually made me reconsider what my friend said years ago.

I am starting to think the issue may not be the peanut butter manufacturers at all.

It may be the peanuts.

Five different brands, all using different production methods, and yet all ending up with roughly the same disappointing flavor profile starts to point the finger at the raw ingredient itself.

Of course, I could always buy one of those expensive peanut grinding machines and make my own smooth peanut butter in Thailand. But if the peanuts themselves are the problem, then all I would really be doing is producing my own disappointing peanut butter more efficiently.

Also, I do not eat peanut butter on bread.

I quite enjoy eating peanut butter straight from a spoon as a snack. That way there is nothing else influencing the flavor, unlike eating it on bread where the taste can be altered or improved somewhat by whatever bread you are putting it on. That's how I'm certain that the peanut taste is an issue.

One final point that may shock some people. And before anybody calls the authorities, I would also point out that peanut butter on chicken is absolutely delicious.

If that sounds strange, remember that chicken satay is basically chicken covered in peanut sauce and half the country seems perfectly happy with that arrangement.

So perhaps the real question here is not whether peanut butter belongs on chicken.

It is whether Thailand secretly produces the world’s least inspiring peanuts and nobody told me.

Here's a recipe:

2 cups

roasted peanuts (unsalted preferred)

1–2 tbsp

neutral oil (optional, for extra creaminess)

1/4 tsp

salt (optional)

1–2 tsp

honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)

1. For extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla.

2. For Thai‑style peanut sauce: Mix a few spoonfuls with soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and a splash of coconut milk.

If you’re looking for a very smooth and creamy peanut butter that’s 100% natural and locally made, I’d recommend trying the one I mentioned earlier. It tastes fresh and is great value for money (around 160–170 Baht on Shopee for 500g).

I suggest adding about 6.5–7 grams of salt to the container and giving it a good stir, it really brings out the flavor. I’ve tried quite a few brands now, and this is the closest I’ve found to the quality of peanut butter I have had overseas.

https://shopee.co.th/product/99894148/26615670487

On 6/7/2026 at 12:43 AM, KhunLA said:

Don't understand why anyone buys the store bought crap any more.

Simply because they are lazy. If not, they wouldn´t have something to complain about.

Do you ever upgrade to pistachio butter or macadamia butter?

I like to go half-and-half with peanut butter and macadamia butter for a richer mouth feel.

Pistachio butter is too expensive, not to eat by itself. The little dab of sunflower butter makes it more spreadable.

Retard interruption:

Wut. Wut about the fat. Huh?

Do you even lift, Bro?

Edited June 11Jun 11 by Prubangboy