Peanut Butter in Spain

[Bajaracer]

http://www.alimentacionvarma.com/en/capitan-mani.html
Capitan Mani is the brand of peanut I saw at Supersol in Rota, Andalusia, (it's down the street from a US Navy base) I was told that Carrefour carries this brand as well.
I was wondering if someone with a better fluency in Spanish than I could contact the company and see what stores sell it along the Camino.

 

[vicrev]

I won't even ask if Vegemite,the food of the age, is available in Spain...............keep smiling.......Vicrev

 

[JennyH94]

I won't even ask if Vegemite,the food of the age, is available in Spain...............keep smiling.......Vicrev

Vicrev ... Now you're talking! Pilgrim's Perfect Paste in my book! Yum! BTW - I'll be bringing some to the Hypothetical Meeting!

 

[Alan Pearce]

The Confraternity of St James albergue at Miraz on the del Norte had peanut butter AND Vegemite on the breakfast table 5 weeks ago. The peanut butter may be gone by now, but I would be sure that some Vege would be left. I have not seen it for sale in Spain.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

but I would be sure that some Vege would be left

As would be haggis. It takes Australians and Scots to gobble them up!

 

[peregrina2000]

http://www.alimentacionvarma.com/en/capitan-mani.html
Capitan Mani is the brand of peanut I saw at Supersol in Rota, Andalusia, (it's down the street from a US Navy base) I was told that Carrefour carries this brand as well.
I was wondering if someone with a better fluency in Spanish than I could contact the company and see what stores sell it along the Camino.

Hi, Bajaracer, I sent an email to the address listed on the website and will let you know what I hear. Though I am not a peanut butter fan, I understand where you are coming from. When I spent a year in Brazil with my then 4 and 8 year olds, I brought 16 pounds of natural ground peanut butter on the plane. By the end of the year, my kids much preferred beans and rice to peanut butter, but I was glad we had it.

Buen camino, Laurie

 

[JennyH94]

As would be haggis. It takes Australians and Scots to gobble them up!

Now Falcon! The reason why there's some Vegemite left at Miraz is that the hospitaleros didn't educate non-Aussie pilgrims on how Vegemite is best enjoyed ... spread thickly ... much like jam or Nutella ...!

 

[Bajaracer]

Hi, Bajaracer, I sent an email to the address listed on the website and will let you know what I hear. Though I am not a peanut butter fan, I understand where you are coming from. When I spent a year in Brazil with my then 4 and 8 year olds, I brought 16 pounds of natural ground peanut butter on the plane. By the end of the year, my kids much preferred beans and rice to peanut butter, but I was glad we had it.

Buen camino, Laurie

Thank you so much! I'm sure a future pilgrim might appreciate it.

 

[AJ]

Now Falcon! The reason why there's some Vegemite left at Miraz is that the hospitaleros didn't educate non-Aussie pilgrims on how Vegemite is best enjoyed ... spread thickly ... much like jam or Nutella ...!

And don't forget the magical combos: peanut butter and vegemite; honey and vegemite. A French fiend described the latter as being "almost good"

 

[AZgirl]

And don't forget the magical combos: peanut butter and vegemite; honey and vegemite. A French fiend described the latter as being "almost good"

I've never heard of that! I love both peanut butter and vegemite but have never considered combining them. Maybe I'll give it a go....

 

[Rebekah Scott]

My husband loves Marmite, (the English kind of VegeMite) we get it shipped over from UK via Amazon, or buy it at the supermarkets down in Andalucia where the expats live. He loves it on tostadas, with a drizzle of olive oil.
You can buy SunPat peanut butter at Carrefour in Leon and some other brand at SuperCor/Corte Ingles supermarkets along the Caminos, but the price is extortionate. I like Jif Extra Crunchy, and people who love me bring me jars when they visit from USA. The natural PB from the Netherlands is yummy too. (I have to hide my peanut butter when Dutch pilgrims stay here, or it´s all gone in the morning, alas!)

 

[Alan Pearce]

re Vegemite combos - I have tasty cheese and vegemite on cracker biscuits for supper every night.

The kindest comment I heard from the peregrinos at Miraz was a Russian girl who said that the taste was "interesting".

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[vicrev]

Wonderful stuff, Vegemite,good for mouth ulcers,replacement for axle grease,water repellent for leather boots,hair restorer (so I'm told ),the original sun-block.....I'm never without it..................Vicrev.

 

[JennyH94]

Wonderful stuff, Vegemite,good for mouth ulcers,replacement for axle grease,water repellent for leather boots,hair restorer (so I'm told ),the original sun-block.....I'm never without it..................Vicrev.

Vicrev - you're a fountain of information! Now, regarding the hair restoration qualities of vegemite ... (not that I have this problem of course!) do you EAT it or SPREAD IT ON A BALD PATE to achieve the desired results???? !!!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

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[peregrina2000]

I got a very quick reply from the company. Here are all the stores where you can find their peanut butter on the Frances. I'm sure they would be happy to provide info on availability on other caminos, if anyone is interested. Just let me know.

- Pamplona: Leclerc, El corte inglés, el nuevo HIPERCOR
- Burgos: ALCAMPO, Carrefour y HIPERCOR
- Logroño: ALCAMPO Carrefour
- León: El corte inglés y Carrefour
- Ponferrada: Carrefour y GADISA

 

[lynnejohn]

I bet we can get it in Madrid as well, right Laurie?

 

[peregrina2000]

I've asked and will let you know, Lynne.

 

[newfydog]

Why anyone would eat peanut butter in a land where good octopus is so readily available is beyond me!

 

[Pelegrin]

Hi Bajarecer
I asked the company too , but Laurie has anticipated here the answer. I agree with others that you should try spanish delicatessen such as Oreja (pigs´ ears) or Callos con Garbanzos (cow innards with chikpeas). (Of course I'm joking don't do it).
But why not peanut butter?. Everybody needs from time to time his/her favourite food.

Bo camiño

 

[vicrev]

I tried rubbing it on my head,Jenny,it worked in as far as hair sprouting everywhere else.....I now look like a bald Orango-tang............keep smiling....Vicrev

 

[vicrev]

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Loved it Falc, I'm going to try it with carrots,give me a spikey...............Vicrev

 

[AJ]

Why anyone would eat peanut butter in a land where good octopus is so readily available is beyond me!

Vegemite and octopus: what a combo!!

 

[dalston999]

[quote="Rebekah Scott, post: 172443, member: 271"Marmite, (the English kind of VegeMite)

PLEASE, there is no comparison, this is SACRILEGE ....accept no substitutes, Marmite is a class all of its own. Vegemite...NOOOOOO!!!

 

[peregrina2000]

I bet we can get it in Madrid as well, right Laurie?

Another quick response from the company. Here are the places where you can buy their peanut butter in Madrid and environs:

- Alcampo
- Carrefour
- E.LECLERC
- S. Romero
- Villas de Madrid
- Caprabo
- Makro

I will leave the marmite/vegemite scouting (and debate) to someone else. Buen camino, Laurie

 

[lynnejohn]

This is great, Laurie! Thanks so much for sleuthing the peanut butter! We'll pick some up in Madrid before heading off to Caceres.

lynne

 

[JennyH94]

Loved it Falc, I'm going to try it with carrots,give me a spikey...............Vicrev

Hey vicrev ... I reckon it'd work really well with snake beans too, for that cool "Rasta" look!

 

[vicrev]

[quote="Rebekah Scott, post: 172443, member: 271"Marmite, (the English kind of VegeMite)

PLEASE, there is no comparison, this is SACRILEGE ....accept no substitutes, Marmite is a class all of its own. Vegemite...NOOOOOO!!!

Depends on which side your bread is buttered !!.........Vicrev

 

[Steeltown Pilgrim]

In Spain, I don't eat anything that doesn't go well with vino

 

[obinjatoo]

Vegemite, marmite; acquired taste and not so much for me. But Peanut buttah... Love it! But hey I'm American. Looked for it A LOT in Spain finally found some in Andalusia. But NOWHERE on the French route did I find Peanut butter. I'm glad to know it is available I just never saw it and I looked long and hard... Whoop, whoop...
Good luck!

 

[Steeltown Pilgrim]

Vegemite, marmite; acquired taste and not so much for me. But Peanut buttah... Love it! But hey I'm American. Looked for it A LOT in Spain finally found some in Andalusia. But NOWHERE on the French route did I find Peanut butter. I'm glad to know it is available I just never saw it and I looked long and hard... Whoop, whoop...
Good luck!

Hello Robin--haven't seen you since London!!!

 

[Alexster66]

Vegemite and cottage cheese on toast are a taste sensation

 

[Avega]

I won't even ask if Vegemite,the food of the age, is available in Spain...............keep smiling.......Vicrev

There is a spot in Camino Frances where you could find it! At “La casa de los Dioses” before Astorga...

 

[Deleted member 73526]

Nobody asked but I thought I would take the opportunity to reassure forum members, who are considering a Shikoku or Kumano pilgrimage, that peanut butter in crunchy and smooth varieties is available.



Also peanut paste, peanut cream, Japanese creamy peanut butter (perfectly vile), sugar toast spread, sweet bean (an) spread, Nutella, black sesame and sweet bean spread, kinako (ground, roasted, soy bean) spread, black sesame spread, almond butter, and walnut butter (sold out today).

[To be fair, you won’t find all of these in rural Shikoku].