Answering the age-old question: Does peanut butter actually go bad?

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The nostalgia of aquality PB&J sandwichcan quickly take you back to your childhood in the first bite.

And honestly, nothings changed; I will never stop reserving a special spot in my pantry forpeanut butter.

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Something about the slightly salty spreadpaired with a sweet and tart jam or jellyalways hit the spot growing up.

In fact,a registered dietitian previously crowned it the best nut butterof them all on Well+Good.

So, how fast exactly does peanut butter go bad?

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Does peanut butter go bad?

How do you know your peanut butter is expired?

Aside from the yucky taste of rancid peanut butter, the spread will also emit a foul odor.

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And, of course, always check the expiration date to use as a starting point of reference.

You bet (that is, if it takes you a while to get through an entire jar).

If you see separation occurring between the solids and oils, flip the jar upside down when stashed away.

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This will help re-incorporate the ingredients once flipped back, right side up.

Once solid, drop them into freezer bags for easy access.

It also frees up more freezer space than storing a bag of cubes.

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Once the spreads have completely frozen, remove them from the tray, and cut them into individual-sized portions.

If making a traditional PB&J sandwich, cut the layers to match the shape of your bread.

Lastly, carefully remove the parchment paper before assembling your sandwich.

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