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Almond butter
Nutty and mildly sweet with a lighter, less rich taste than peanut butter.
Lens analyzedAlmond butter is roasted or raw almonds ground into a smooth or crunchy paste, similar in use to peanut butter but with a lighter, less sweet flavor. Natural versions often separate, with oil rising to the top of the jar before stirring. It spreads on toast, blends into smoothies, or works as a base for a stir-fry sauce.
Where it comes from
Nut butters made from almonds followed the same grinding techniques used for peanut butter once almond growing expanded in California through the 1900s. It grew into a widely stocked alternative as more households looked for options beyond peanut-based spreads.
Buying it
Check whether it's labeled natural, which usually means just almonds and maybe salt, or has added oil and sugar mixed in for a smoother, sweeter jar.
Storing it
A sealed jar has no trouble sitting on a shelf until you're ready to open it. Once open, a natural, oil-separating jar does better refrigerated to slow the oil from turning, while a stabilized, no-stir version can stay right where it is.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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