Does cod liver oil need to be refrigerated?
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This is fish oil. It can go bad. I refrigerate mine after opening, but it starts out viscous at room temp and gets even thicker when refrigerated, so you have to thaw it out for a while. It's really fishy too - go figure.
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Hi, Cat! No, the palm oil doesn't need refrigeration after opening. It can be kept at room temperature. In fact, it is easier to take it out of the jar this way. Make sure you eat it RAW, not cooked. High temperature destroys all the active ingredients, i.e. the many antioxidants it contains. I know customers reported cooking with it which is not advisable because of the reason I just gave. The taste is quite strange, to say the least. However, I found that, mixed in equal parts with spicy mustard, it can be eaten spread on toast, or on potatoes or pasta. I hope this helped! Lucretia
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Yes, definitely keep refrigerated for freshness and to protect the oils especially as the summer season is coming.
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I doesn't say on the bottle that it has to be refrigerated. Honestly, I just do it because I refrigerate all my other salad dressings. I've left it out by mistake a few times and I didn't notice any ill effects. They really should specify on the bottle either way. If your refrigerator temp is set to chill at a low temp (like mine) then you'll have to let it sit awhile so you can pour it. Hope this helps...
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Hi Marcy, we are happy to help! Air, heat, and light are the three elements necessary to cause a product to go rancid, according to Barlean's Customer Support. Barlean's does not ship their products refrigerated. They state that their products are stable up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and their take on shipping is that a few days in a UPS truck is not going to have an effect on their organic oils. It is not necessary to refrigerate their oils until the bottle is opened, exposing the oil to air and light. We hope this helps! -Jessi V.
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No it does not need to be refrigerated. If you notice, in grocery stores, they don't refrigerate them.
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I guess the best is to buy it refrigerated, but it's fine to purchase it online because its only some hours that the bottle will be exposed to high temperatures and no harm will be made to the oil. When you receive it at home keep it refrigerated.
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This product only contains cod liver oil, there are no other ingredients. Cod liver oil naturally contains Vitamin A, around 4100 units per tablespoon. Cod liver oil also naturally contains Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Hello there! It does not appear the Carlson Cod Liver Oil products are cold-pressed. You may find more information here: http://www.carlsonlabs.com/ProductLiterature/carlson_cod_liver_oil.pdf We hope this helps!
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Well, the bottles don't say anything about storing in the fridge. I have tried several different brands and none of them say to store in the fridge. However, I always put mine in the fridge with the idea that the oil will not get rancid over time. Also, in the past, some fish oils I have tried gave me fish burps if they sat out at room temperature, but when stored in the fridge, the fish burps didn't happen. I just do it now as standard procedure for any fish oil tabs I purchase. But looking at the bottle, there is nothing said about storing them any particular place.
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Hello Sue, No, there is no refrigeration needed. Milk thistle is a dried powder with no temperature sensitive elements. Should be kept in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
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I would keep them in a cool, dark place, but not in the refrigerator. (Mine are in one of my kitchen cabinets where there is no direct sun, and behind a closed door.) Refrigerated, I think the oil will congeal, and it may affect how it absorbs into your system. You can always call the company if you want confirmation.
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I keep mine in the fridge but the bottle does not say it needs to be refrigerated.
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My wife uses 3 RAW products vitamins, enzymes and probiotics.Only the probiotics need refrigeration. I just checked the enzyme bottle and it says nothing about refrigeration. I believe you are ok with that. Normally if any item needs refrigeration it is sent with cold packs for shipping. Raw enzyme doesn't need refrigeration.
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No, I asked the company and Whole Foods about this issue and Barlean's never ships any of their oils or swirls refrigerated to the stores. Apparently, it isn't actually perishable the way that say, eggs or meat would be. But once you open it, you should stick it in the fridge. Even the probiotics that are in the cold case at WF do not arrive at the store via cold ship. You're fine. :)
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Are you thinking of sunflower oil? Is different from safflower. I Don't know anyone who refrigerates this one and nor do I. It doesn't say to do so on the bottle either.
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Try this article.. http://balancedbites.com/2013/02/faqs-all-about-fermented-cod-liver-oil-and-why-i-dont-take-fish-oil.html?inf_contact_key=184bb118dd8f1741b7794cbfc903a51e5c4707e4902399629728009a8391717f