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Default Peanut oil appearance (never mind!)

"Felice" > wrote in message

> For the years I used Planters peanut oil (until it seemed to
> disappear
> from the shelves) it had always been clear, yellow and liquid. You
> know, like oil!
>
> This week I ordered a house brand (they didn't have Planters) from
> Stop & Ship via Peapod delivery service. and it is markedly
> different: almost opaque, milky white, and viscous.
>
> I'm hesitant to open it. Is this is a "new improved" product? Is the
> different appearance due to a new processing method? Or is it bad
> batch? Can anyone shed any light on this?
>
> Felice


Oops, sorry. I just took another look at the peanut oil and it looks
just fine. My guess is that it was exposed to extreme cold before
delivery and suffered a bit of a chill. Thanks anyhow!

Felice