Answer

Yes, during Paryushan it is better to store peanut chutney in the fridge throughout the day if it has already been prepared and you are going to consume it within the allowed time according to your household’s Jain practice.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, especially during Paryushan, extra care is taken to avoid:

• Stale food
• Fermentation
• Growth of microorganisms
• Carelessness in food preparation and storage

Peanut chutney can spoil relatively quickly, especially if it contains water, coconut, curd, green chilies, coriander, or other fresh ingredients. Keeping it refrigerated helps slow down spoilage and microbial growth.

However, refrigeration does not make old food spiritually acceptable if your tradition or family rule avoids eating food kept beyond a certain time.

Spiritual Understanding

During Paryushan, the deeper aim is jagruti—awareness and carefulness. Food should be prepared, stored, and consumed with extra mindfulness so that we reduce harm to living beings as much as possible.

Takeaway

Keep the peanut chutney in the fridge during the day, but consume it only within the limits accepted in your Jain tradition and Paryushan practice. If there is doubt, it is better to avoid it and prepare fresh food.