I tend to not eat peanuts/peanut butter due to the molds that might come with it (mold causing toxins that are carcinogenic). Also, they probably cause inflammation.

I don't think it would be terrible in moderation and as a once in a while food. Particularly, if you can find a peanut grinder in store so you know what is in it.

A lot of people use almond butter as an alternative.

MiamiDawn wrote: »

we had a peanut butter conversation a couple of weeks ago, so from that I bought the Laura Scudders Smooth, which came today ... it is liquid ... the whole jar, Not like the oil separated out and just needs to be stirred, but liquid, it is like broth consistency. I thought it was just because I got it from Amazon and it was warm from shipping but I've had it in the fridge for about 12 hours and it's got a little thicker, but not by much.

What do y'all think ... should I leave it in the fridge for longer or is there something wrong with the jar I received. Can you tell I'm dying to give it a try - LOL.

This is not typical at all. Can you post a pic?

MyriiStorm wrote: »

I love the kind I get from Trader Joe's. It has one, and only one ingredient: peanuts.

TJ's is my choice for PB as well.

I choose not to eat peanut butter because the Omega 6 levels are pretty high, because I choose not to eat legumes, and because nuts tend to make my eyes roll back like a shark in a feeding frenzy.

Only you will be able to tell if you can tolerate peanut butter, and whether it throws you off your game.

My suggestion: Go without Peanut Butter for a month. No substitutions, no cheats. Then add back (HIGH QUALITY ORGANIC whole food) peanut butter after that and see how you react.

A lot of people say "I could never live without _____!"
It's my opinion that if you say that about ANY food, you have an emotional dependence on that food that you might want to re-examine.

MiamiDawn wrote: »

I called customer service and they said it should be fine and to just refrigerate. I did originally check the Amazon comments and went with Laura Scudder because the other brand mentioned said it was too runny at room temperature. The jar has now been in the fridge for over 24 hours and while thicker, it is still runny as you can see in the picture. It doesn't smell bad and doesn't look spoiled.

I'll let it sit in the fridge awhile longer as the center is starting to thicken up a little. If it doesn't solid up then I'll probably either return it our use it in recipes.

That is so strange! I only ever buy this brand and Adams which is the same product and have never seen a jar like this. I do buy crunchy though.

Had a weird peanut butter experience last night - I usually eat Kraft Crunchy and lots of it but haven't had it for 87 days so last night I had a spoonful & I immediately got sick - I felt catapulted into what seemed like the flu in an instant. Had a Cold FX and went to bed at 9 woke up this morning and felt fine. I know the PB has sugar in it etc but could it have been the PB that made me sick?? (It is not stale dated)

I eat it. When I have time, I make my own in the food processor (pretty easy). I get different brands other times.