Open jar of peanut butter surrounded by peanuts

The One Type Of Peanut Butter You Have To Be Careful Storing

NEWS

By EMERY PEARSON

Spoonful of peanut butter from a jar
Natural peanut butter is made with just peanuts and a bit of salt, without any added stabilizers to prevent separation. Stored improperly, the natural oils can cause it to go bad.
Open jar of natural peanut butter
Unopened, natural peanut butter can last several months in the pantry or 12 months in the refrigerator. Once opened, it can be stored in the fridge for about three to four months.
Jar of natural peanut butter surrounded by sacks of peanuts
If an opened jar is stored in the pantry, it will only last about a month before spoiling. Natural peanut butter is also at a higher risk for mold in a pantry, even within a month.
Bowl of peanut butter surrounded by peanuts
Signs that natural peanut butter has gone bad include a rancid smell or taste, a dark brown or greenish color, and a dry or crumbly consistency.