National Almond Butter Day
Celebrated June 29th
National Almond Butter Day
National Almond Butter Day is June 29th and celebrates the healthy nut butter and its rise in popularity as a healthy alternative to other nut-based spreads.
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How to Celebrate National Almond Butter Day
Celebrate National Almond Butter Day by enjoying the many health benefits and great taste as a standalone treat, on your favorite bread, or as a main ingredient.
Almond Butter FAQ
The main ingredient in Almond Butter, Almonds, are high in vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Almond butter is high in monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats help to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Many other nutrients in almond butter also help improve your heart health and lower your risk for heart disease. Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E and source of plant-based protein.
Almond butter is extremely healthy. It’s a calorie-dense food – just like the raw almonds it is made from – Almond Butter is an excellent way to add extra vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber into your diet.
How do you store Almond Butter?
Stewart & Jasper almond butter has a shelf life of 18 months, unopened. Once opened, the best way to store it is refrigerated.
Can I pour out the oil in Almond Butter?
Don’t pour out the oil in your Almond Butter! The oil is a good sign of how natural your Almond Butter is. It’s these oils that make Almond Butter so creamy.
Does Almond Butter need to be refrigerated?
A commercial Almond Butter, once opened, will keep in your pantry for three to five months, according to the USDA, and most big brands encourage room-temperature storage. A natural Almond Butter made with nuts and no stabilizing chemicals will spoil more quickly and should be refrigerated after opening.
Can Almond Butter reduce inflammation?
Almond Butter is a good sources of vitamin E. Vitamin E reduces inflammation and the risk of heart disease.
Yes! Warming Almond Butter makes it easier to spread. It’s also a great ingredient to bake with.
How do I keep Almond Butter from separating?
The oil in Natural Almond Butters helps keep it creamy. Simply rotating the jar from right-side-up to up-side-down every couple of days will keep the oil moving through the Almond Butter. Keep the lid tight when doing this to avoid leaks.
When can you buy Almond Butter?
Almond Butter is available year-round. It can be found in natural food sections of grocery stores. You can also purchase Almond Butter online from brands like Stewart & Jasper Orchards.