I've heard that this oil should be in a glass container. For quality. Does it matter?
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It's always better to keep oils in a glass amber bottle- but plastic is still OK as long as you keep it in a cool dark place.
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it is shipped seal up in plastic and boxed. I keep mine in the refiig. to keep fresh. I sat it out for a a few minutes to soften up. Like any and all oils even crisco I keep in refig., this helps to prolong the freshness longer and does not get that funny taste when left out in cabinets. Some oils will thicken up but sat out for 15 to 20 minutes and will lossen up to oils. Oils loose it's vitamins and value when left out. Hope this helps. I have been cooking for 54 years and have learn a lot.
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This is definitely refined. A easy giveaway is the packaging - coconut oil is solid and only liquifies at 76 degrees or greater which is why it's sold in jars not bottles.I prefer to buy the huge jar of raw, unrefined coconut oil that way it has multiple uses and there's no degradation in the effectiveness.
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Oil can go rancid. Smell the oil before you use it, if it smells good then its good to use, if not discard and buy a new bottle.
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I noticed that there is a little bit of sediment. It doesn't mix back into the oil. I don't think that it will affect the quality of the oil.
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That is one of the reasons (besides taste and all natural) that I like Teddie. You don't have to refrigerate it after opening. Most of them tell you to do so to keep the oil from separating again. For whatever reason, Teddie does not separate too much and just a quick stir brings it back to how you want it.
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If it's blacked out I would return it. Oil does not maintain it's properties when it undergoes heat, light, or continuous variation in temperature. Many oils are old that are old and even racid.
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Yes, it stays good in the fridge. If bulk means more than a 16 oz bottle, I'd say not necessary...the oil is pretty strong, and a little goes a long way.
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The dropper is glass so that should not be a problem if you don't overfill the dropper or let it lie on it's side so the oil does not come into contact with the rubber bulb.
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Hi FaithBelle, Do you actually have the physical bottle in your possession? If you do, you can look on the back and the bottom paragraph says that it is 'cold pressed and food grade. It also says that 'It is truly a versatile oil with numerous benefits from culinary to cosmetics' so I believe that it is suitable to cook with. Happy cooking (:
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No, mine came fine and new (sealed). You should send it back for exchange or refund. don't wait! I like this oil, the taste is not as strong as say extra virgin coconut oil.
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Did you store it in the fridge or a cool area? Jojoba oil, at least 100% jojoba, should solidify or get cloudy if placed in cooler temps. That's how you know its pure.
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Mine came with a small container of oil. Seems odd to ship something with fluids in it.
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Unfortunately the same thing happened to me the first time I ordered this a few years back. I ordered it in July, so the oil melted and leaked from the jar a bit (but most of it was still in the container). I use this for my hair, so I only need to order every year or two--so i try to avoid ordering in summer.
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The whole unit is plastic...the oils are ok because they are being diffused and will not sit in the diffuser indefinitely. While it is true that you should not put the CITRUS oils (such as lemon) in plastic, the other oils are fine. What happens since Lemon is a detoxifier, for instance, it pulls the petroleum products that are in styrofoam or plastic OUT of the container (i.e. detoxifying it). This is why we say to use GLASS for water with lemon EO :) Hope this helps!
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I keep mine in the fridge because it takes a while to get through a bottle and I'd rather not risk it going rancid, but the great thing about this oil is that it stays fluid when cold. It's really great for making salad dressing for that very reason...flows right out of the container without having to wait for it to warm to room temperature.
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Yes that is normal! When the temperature drops or it gets cooler the oil will solidify on its own. If it doesn't solidify; perhaps you live in a warmer area/season, it is still okay. You can pop it in the fridge if you'd like but then it's a little bit harder to scoop out.