How long does Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers last in the pantry?
Shelf Stable Foods
Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers: 6-9 months in the pantry.
Use the full storage table below to compare pantry, refrigerator, freezer, and opened-package guidance.
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Safe Storage Table
| Storage method | FoodKeeper guidance |
|---|---|
| Pantry | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Pantry after opening | 2-3 months |
| Refrigerator | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Refrigerator after opening | 3-4 months |
| Refrigerator after thawing | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
| Package date pantry | 6-9 months |
| Package date refrigerator | 12 months |
| Package date freezer | No FoodKeeper time listed |
Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Data. Direct JSON feed: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/shared/data/EN/foodkeeper.json.
FAQ
How long does Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers last?
Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers: 12 months in the fridge.
Can you freeze Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers?
USDA FoodKeeper does not list a storage time for Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers in the freezer.
What should I do if Peanut butter, commercially produced, containing hydrogenated fat or other stabilizers looks or smells off?
Discard it. Storage times are guidelines, and USDA FoodKeeper notes can vary by item; when in doubt, throw it out.