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Default Peanut oil appearance

On Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:36:06 -0500, "Felice" >
wrote:

>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
>

It may just be cold. I've had that happen to peanut oil I have stored
in an unheated room
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