Though it does not say that it’s natural peanut butter, the first thing you see is a menacing puddle of oil. If you’re unfamiliar with natural peanut butter, it’s probably not a desirable sight.

Crunchy versus creamy is just the beginning. Here’s everything you need to know when choosing between natural and conventional peanut butter — plus how to store it and how to make your own.

This handy tool stirs natural peanut butter without the usual mess and is available in a size for every style of peanut butter jar. Be sure to get the one that fits your preferred peanut butter ...

If you buy natural peanut butter, then you're familiar with that layer of oil that separates from the butter during storage. Here's the best way to mix it.

Natural peanut butter. Natural peanut butters are made with one ingredient: peanuts. They usually have less saturated fat, no sodium, and less sugar. Creamy peanut butter.