History of Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich?

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History of Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich?

Answer 1

Reference to peanut butter & jelly 1st published in 1901.  It was a delicacy & served in high class places.  Then as the price went down, PB & J moved down the class structure & people of lower classes started to eat it.

Then they added sugar to the peanut butter, cementing the relationship between peanut butter & children.

In the 1920's Pependick began to manufacture sliced & packaged white bread (Wonder Bread).  This allowed children to make their own sandwiches without having to use a sharp knife to cut the bread.  And there you have it, the permanent love of PB&J sandwiches.

Answer 2

they just go well together

Answer 3

It appears to have been invented by GIs during World War II.The sandwich has the advantage that it does not contain any perishable ingredients, so it does not require refrigeration in hot weather, making it suitable for lunch bags.

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