Addendum guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergy in the United States: report of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-sponsored expert panel

Table 8 Option 3: Measures for peanut flour or peanut butter powder

Dose	Peanut flour or peanut butter powder volume^a	Equivalent weight peanut flour or peanut butter powder^b (g [peanut protein content in grams])	Pureed fruit or vegetable volume	Total volume
1	1/8 teaspoon	0.25 (0.13)	1/2 teaspoon	3/4 teaspoon
2	1/4 teaspoon	0.5 (0.25)	1 teaspoon	1 1/4 teaspoons
3	1/2 teaspoon	1.0 (0.5)	2 teaspoons	2 1/2 teaspoons
4	1 teaspoon	2.0 (1.0)	3 teaspoons^c	4 teaspoons
5	2 teaspoons	4.0 (2.0)	6 teaspoons^d	8 teaspoons
		Total protein: 3.88 g

^aAmounts (volume) of peanut flour or peanut butter powder measured as teaspoons are approximate measures to keep the dosing as practical as possible
^bInformation regarding peanut powder and flour reflects averages obtained from the producers. Most brands of peanut flour/peanut butter powder are approximately 50% peanut protein by weight. However, weight can vary based on the fat content and also the brand chosen. Therefore a weight measurement can be more accurate than household measurements
^cThree teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
^dSix teaspoons = 2 tablespoons

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