Hi friends, Val here! One question I get a lot about our nut butters, particularly our NAKED Organic Peanut Butter is: “Why does the peanut butter and oil separate?” If you’ve ever opened a jar of our PB and seen a layer of oil at the top, I promise—it’s a good thing!
At Spread The Love®, we keep things simple. Our peanut butter has just one ingredient: roasted organic peanuts. That’s it. We never add palm oil, hydrogenated seed oils, or stabilizers that many big brands use to stop separation. So what happens? The natural oils in the peanuts—good ol' peanut oil—rise to the top. It’s a sign that you’re getting the real deal, not something pumped full of fillers.
So… is it good for you?
Absolutely! Peanut oil is packed with heart-healthy fats and vitamin E that is essential for your health. And honestly, it's an amazing part of our peanut butter. That drizzleable consistency and ultra creamy texture you see? That’s just our double-ground peanuts shining through—no additives needed.
How to Stir and Store It
Here’s how I do it at home:
- Stir it up. "Little Darling... Stir It up," just like Bob Marley said. Use a spoon or butter knife and take your sweet time to mix until the oil blends back into the peanuts. Think of it as a little peanut butter meditation but it takes less than a minute.
- Fridge or pantry? After you stir, you can pop it in the fridge if you want it a little thicker, or keep it at room temperature for that ultra-creamy, drizzle-on-anything texture.
- Tip for storage. Flip your jar —cap side down—when you’re not using it. This little trick helps the oil mix back in naturally. When you’re ready to use it again, just turn the jar right side up and it’ll be easier to stir.
Why We Love That Drizzle
Personally, I love peanut butter when it’s ultra-creamy and pourable (like honey). Our UNSALTED Almond Butter has the same consistency and I drizzle it on my overnight oats, swirl it into yogurt, or just spoon it straight out of the jar (no judgment here). That natural, clean, one-ingredient almond butter flavor is what makes it so special.
When I started Spread The Love®, I wanted to make foods that feel good and do good. Letting the natural oils separate and come back together is just part of that. No need to be afraid of it. It’s just proof that you’re eating something real—something made with care.
So next time you open any of your Spread The Love® nut butter jar and see that layer of oil on top, don’t panic. Embrace it! Give it a good stir, and enjoy every creamy, nutty bite.
Keep Spreading The Love.
Val Fishbain
Co-Founder/President