FAQ — Nuts to You Nut Butter (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to refrigerate nuts to you peanut butter? ›

Storing our butters in the fridge will prolong their quality, but it makes them hard to spread. Unrefrigerated, they will harden over time due to the naturally occurring oil. We suggest storing in a cool dark place for easiest use.

We demonstrate this by employing state-of-the-art protocols for handling, sorting, storage and climate control that strictly control the development of aflatoxin. As a result, we can proudly assert that every MaraNatha nut butter is virtually aflatoxin free.

"Of all the nut butters, walnut butter has the most omega-3 fatty acids," Andrea says. The healthful fat ratio helps lower LDL cholesterol, increase HDL cholesterol, and reduce inflammation.

We recommend first stirring your nut butter really well with a butter knife and then feel free to store your jar at room temperature so that it is easier to spread or put it in the refrigerator if you think it will take you more than a couple of weeks to consume; this will keep your nut butter tasting fresh, longer.

Because of the addition of stabilizers and preservatives, commercial peanut butters may last 6–24 months in the pantry if left unopened, or 2–3 months once opened. Placing it in the fridge can extend its shelf life beyond this (4).

Teddie All Natural Peanut Butter does not need to be refrigerated. Many of our customers do refrigerate our All Natural Peanut Butter to slow down the oil separation process. You can stir the peanut butter all the way to the bottom of the jar and then place it in the refrigerator.

The mean concentration of aflatoxin total (AFT) and AFB1 in nuts were as follows: peanut (37.85, 32.82 μg/kg), pistachio (31.42, 39.44 μg/kg), almond (3.54, 3.93 μg/kg), walnut (42.27, 22.23 μg/kg), hazelnut (17.33, 10.54 μg/kg), Brazil nut (4.61, 3.35 μg/kg), and other nuts (26.22, 7.38 μg/kg).

Roasting between 90 and 150 °C for 30 to 120 min reduced AF concentrations in peanuts and pistachio by 57–90 and 93%, respectively [42,43].

Walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and peanuts are among the best nuts for weight loss. However, all nuts are beneficial due to their balance of healthy fats, plant proteins, fiber, and micronutrients, so varying your choice of nuts will benefit your overall health.

As you can see, each nut butter has its advantages, but almond wins several categories: It's the highest in fiber, lowest in saturated fat, highest in monounsaturated fat, and lowest in carbohydrates.

Which nut butter is best for gut health? ›

Walnut Butter

Studies have found that walnut consumption can change the microbiome by increasing good gut bacteria such as bifidobacterium in the gut. Additionally, walnuts contain polyphenols which have been linked to improved gut health and reduced inflammation [7].

It's generally best to refrigerate our nut butters. Because they do not contain any artificial preservatives or stabilizers, they can become rancid if left out of refrigeration for an extended period of time and/or exposed to warm temperatures.

While peanut butter has a long shelf-life, it will eventually go bad—about 3 to 4 months after opening when stored in the refrigerator. If an unopened jar has been lost in the back of your pantry for a while, check the "use by" date. If it's gone by, toss it.

Other than oil going rancid, look for the usual signs of spoilage such as black or brown spots on the surface or the insides of the jar, any signs of mold, funny smell, or bad taste. If either is present, discard the vegan butter.”

Avoid nut butters with added sweeteners such as sugar, corn syrup or molasses. Avoid nut butters with added oils such as hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Certain types of lectin may bind with the walls of your digestive system which can lead to serious problems. Eating one particular lectin, phytohemagglutinin, can lead to severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.

At room temperature, nuts and seeds can start to go bad after anywhere between one and three months, though some brands will advertise longer shelf lives than that. If stored in the refrigerator, however, these healthy fat sources can last up to six months.

Peanut butter (unprocessed brands): Refrigerator

It's best to refrigerate because the oils can become rancid and spoiled when left at room temperature for weeks. To soften, remove from the fridge 30 - 60 minutes prior to using.

Nuts' fragile unsaturated fats can go rancid quickly. While that may not hurt your health, it can definitely be bad news for flavor. Keep nuts tasting fresh by stowing them in a sealed plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for four to six months.

An open jar of peanut butter stays fresh up to three months in the pantry. After that, it's recommended to store the peanut butter in the fridge (where it can maintain its quality for another 3-4 months). If you don't refrigerate, oil separation can occur.