Oil separation from peanut butter/peanut spreads is a natural process in non-stabilized nut butters (in which additional stabilizers are not added) soon after they are manufactured and since we do not add any stabilizer, emulsifier (or any other artificial ingredient) in our peanut spread, it may require stirring the oil back prior to use. It is the peanut oil from the peanuts themselves, it is NOT added additionally. Please do not drain the natural oil in the top layer of the peanut spread and stir the oil back in with a knife right down to the bottom of the jar. This will ensure that the bottom part doesn’t dry out and remains spreadable and the top layer isn’t too oily. Storing the jar upside down may also help.