2006-12-01 00:20:35 · 20 answers · asked by chris h 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
nope ^_^
2006-12-01 00:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica H. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, folks... there's a proviso to this:
Commercially prepared peanut butter that comes in a jar on a shelf WITH PRESERVATIVES like Skippy or Jif or Peter Pan does not have to be refrigerated after opening.
All Natural Peanut Butter (Smucker's, Crazy Richard's etc) that says "all natural" on the label... and that separates with the oil rising to the top of the jar... should say on the label "Refrigerate after opening."
Peanut butter made in the store, whether grocery, open market, or health food store, will separate, has no preservatives and will need to be refrigerated. Store it tightly sealed and upside down to make it easier to handle when you pull it out to make a sandwich (the oil will then be on the bottom... and if you leave it sit out about 5 minutes, it will warm up just enough for the oil to work through the peanuts a bit... and to spread a little easier.)
2006-12-01 08:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
For example, the Virginia Cooperative Extension list an unrefrigerated shelf time of 6 months (sealed) and 2-3 months (after opening).
Many storage limits, and I suspect the above is one of these, are concerned with changes in texture, flavor, appearance, and the breakdown of nutritional components. I'm pretty sure that by the time your PB actually goes rancid, you'll be able to tell.
Just try to keep from getting bread crumbs or jelly into it. That can't help.
2006-12-01 08:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In answer to your question:
Developed in 1890 and promoted as a health food at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, peanut butter is a blend of ground shelled peanuts, vegetable oil (often hydrogenated) and usually a small amount of salt. Some contain sugar and additives to improve creaminess and prevent the oil from separating. Natural peanut butter uses only peanuts and oil, usually peanut oil. Peanut butter is sold in two forms-smooth or chunky, which contains bits of peanut. It can be easily made at home in a blender or food processor. Natural peanut butter must be refrigerated after opening and can be stored in this manner up to 6 months. Most other commercial peanut butters can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months. Peanut butter is high in fat and contains fair amounts of iron, niacin and protein.
2006-12-01 08:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it does not have to refrigerated and it spreads better at room temperature, I recommend that in warmer climate you put it in the fridge. Peanut butter has natural and added oils and the heat will cause it to turn rancid.
2006-12-01 08:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by sassy n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had trouble with this one when I moved away from home. My room mates kept the peanut butter in the cupboard and I thought that was really weird.
Turns out its better, smoother, and will last just as long in the cupboard because it is packed with fats and preservatives.
You can certainly put it in the dridge but it is not required. You will find your peanut butter is hard to spread.
2006-12-01 08:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, just make sure the lid is on tight.
2006-12-01 08:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can if you want to, though. However, I would recommend that you don't, when it gets cold it is hard to spread and it rips your bread.
2006-12-01 08:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by ... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't have to be, just keep it in the cupboard
2006-12-01 08:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it makes it stiffer to spread.
2006-12-01 11:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no just put the cap back on
2006-12-01 08:30:02 · answer #11 · answered by rivalintraining 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋