I. Can peanut butter be stored in the refrigerator?
Generally speaking, peanut butter sold on the market is processed peanut butter, which usually does not need to be stored in the refrigerator. Storing peanut butter at room temperature will make the peanut butter more dense and easier to spread when you use it. And once opened, it can be stored in a general food storage cabinet for up to three months.
However, once the peanut butter has been opened, it is okay to put the canned peanut butter in the refrigerator if it cannot be consumed within a few months, or if the home environment is particularly hot or humid. The shelf life of peanut butter can be further extended by about three to four months when placed in the refrigerator, while maintaining its fresh flavor. Remember to stir well before putting it in the fridge, if you let the grease float on the surface, the peanut butter will curdle into one big lump.
Before eating, you can use common sense to judge whether peanut butter is still edible. Just smell it with your nose to know if the peanut butter has gone rancid or has gone bad. As long as there is no abnormality and the shelf life has not expired, you can eat it.
Second, How to store peanut butter
How to store peanut butter: in a clean container. Store in a cool, dry and clean place. The upper layer of the sauce can store a layer of oil slick to isolate the air to inhibit the reproduction of microorganisms. The container is sealed to avoid moisture absorption and oil spoilage.
In addition, to prevent the deterioration of sauces such as peanut butter:
1. Add a larger amount of salt or sugar
On the surface of the peanut butter Add some salt or sugar, this will also keep the peanut butter from going bad.
2. Boil
Put the peanut butter in a pot (preferably a pressure cooker) and boil it, which will kill the bacteria in the peanut butter, thus preventing The effect of peanut butter spoilage.
3. Small bottles
If you don’t eat peanut butter often, it is best to buy peanut butter in small bottles, so as to avoid eating slowly and causing peanut butter to deteriorate.
4. Keep it sealed
Seal it immediately after each use, which can prolong the storage time.
