Goober (brand) facts for kids

Goober is a super cool food product! It's a special jar that holds two yummy things at once: peanut butter and jelly. Imagine having both in one scoop! It's sold in places like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore. The name "Goober" comes from an old word for peanut, "goober pea." This word came from the Gullah language. The The J.M. Smucker Company first introduced Goober under their Smucker's brand.

All About Goober

Goober first came out in 1968. It's famous for its unique look inside the jar. It has alternating vertical stripes of creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly. You can usually find it with grape or strawberry flavored jelly. Sometimes, you can even find a version with chocolate stripes!

Different Flavors

Besides the classic peanut butter and jelly, there's another fun Goober type. This one has vertical stripes of yummy Honey and rich chocolate. It's a different kind of sweet treat for your sandwiches or snacks.

Other Swirly Spreads

Goober isn't the only product that mixes two things in one jar. For example, the grocery store chain Kroger sells a similar product. It's called Yipes! Stripes! and is part of their Disney Magic Selections brand.