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Peanut butter

Fridge (4°C / 40°F)

1 year (natural styles last longer cold)

Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)

Not needed

Pantry / counter

6–9 months opened

Store it right

  • Keep the lid clean and tight.
  • Natural, unstabilised jars do best in the fridge.

Signs it has gone off

  • Rancid, cardboard-like smell.
  • Hard, dark, dried surface.
  • Any mould.

Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.

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