His research developed at least 325 products from the peanut, over 100 uses for sweet potatoes, and 75 products made from pecans. George Washington Carver's research and work in developing industrial applications from agricultural products consisted of 18 products, including a rubber substitute and over 500 dyes and pigments from 28 different plants. He is also responsible for the invention of a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans for which three separate patents were issued. He made several of his discoveries at Tuskegee Institute which is known today as Tuskegee University in Alabama.
He really loved the peanut! How do we know? Just take a look at the list below to see a few of the wonderful products that reulted from Dr. Carver's research with the peanut.
Blackberry punch
Cherry punch
Antiseptic Soap
Baby Massage Cream
Face cream & hand lotion
Glycerine
Shampoo & shaving cream
Pomade & oil for scalp
Dyes for cloth & leather
Paints & wood stains
Caramel
Chili Sauce
Chocolate coated peanuts
Cocoa
Dry coffee & instant coffee
Mayonnaise
Meat substitutes
Peanut brittle
Vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
Axle grease
Cleaner for hands
Diesel fuel
Gasoline
Glue
Insecticide
Linoleum
Lubricating oil
Nitroglycerine
Printer's ink
Plastics and rubber
Washing powder, laundry
soap and much more!
