Rough or smooth? It's all a matter of paste

MaraNatha Organic Crunchy & Roasted Peanut Butter
HK$59.50 for 454g, City'super

This is as natural as peanut butter gets. The only ingredients are organic, dry-roasted peanuts, double ground for a consistency I found too smooth for a product labelled as 'crunchy'. Because it's all natural, oil separation occurs, so it needs to be stirred before each use (this can be tedious).

Verdict: good for peanut butter purists, but not if you like crunch with every bite.

Fifty 50 Low Glycemic Peanut Butter
HK$48 for 510g, City'super

First, peanut butter is naturally low-glycemic, so to highlight it on the jar is quite cheeky. That said, this version scored high for its great roasted, buttery taste and spreadability. Unlike the MaraNatha, this one contains hydrogenated vegetable oil to prevent separation.

Verdict: slightly crunchier than MaraNatha, but could definitely do with more peanut chunks.