How do I know if the oil I am getting is not rancid? I bought a large container and now wonder how long it is good for?
574421
I bough mine and it has lasted for about 6 months. It has a smell but seems fine. Our dogs love it and enjoy the taste.
574422
Well there is a smell to it, but it has a shelf life of about 1.5yrs. Can you see a date anywhere on the bottle? I do not leave mine in direct light either. You could call the manufacturer
574423
I would check the expiration date. Also, I keep mine refrigerated. As others have said, it does have a smell to it, but the dogs love it on their food.
741591
I no longer have the box that mine came in so I can't find an official expiration date. But, I opened mine and used it back in early April (2014) and I just checked it and it's still good. No rancid smell, hasn't all dried up (I mean, you have to reapply water to use it but once I did that it works fine). Unopened I bet it lasts for a very long time. It's a great product.
92531
It should have a very mild "nutty" fragrance...& I do mean MILD. It should not smell rancid. Hope this helps:)
975587
It is an oil and would last longer if refrigerated. Not sure on shelf life, but i figure a few months. I store mine in fridge and put a small amount in my bathroom for using.
583104
The oil is high in antioxidants and stores well in a cool dry place, about a year. Look at the expiration date, if you will get close to it or over by the time it will be spent, refrigerate now. Rule of thumb is you double remaining expiration time every 10 degC cooler than room for factory sealed foods. I recently had rotated a can of emergency refrigerated tuna exp. 2007 (rule of thumb extended it over 7yrs) and was delicious. If the oil will not be used for an extended period and you do have refrigeration room, why not extend the expiration and freshness by keeping it cooler?
503618
you just add a LITTLE vegetable oil to it and use a paper towel to make sure the bottom & sides are coated - then put it in the oven (I usually put my oven on 250) for a couple of hours - open side down. If you have used just a little oil and wiped it with the paper towel, there isn't enough to become rancid.
1372789
Just a note though... It lasts forever! Meaning, won't go rancid for a very, very, very long time. Not that you'll ever get to test it's longevity, if you're anything like me ;)
2155087
I am not sure you can find PURE oil only as each needs a carrier and something to prohibit it from becoming rancid after a short time. This however, does NOT contain any sulfates and is organic.
698167
I didn't find any date on the bottle, but I love the oil smells great no rancid smells. Been using for two years now my skin loves it.Hope this helps!,
1445195
I would imagine it's just marked like a food item meaning it's still good after that date, but just best used by the date marked. Being an oil like product (but maybe some preservatives in it), if it's too far past the 'best by date', it could go rancid. You would smell it if it was bad.
287101
I really don't know. I guess it all depends on how you store it and what you use it for. Her is what I do, the oil I cook with I keep in the frig. the oil and use on my skin at room temp. I try to keep in a cool place. What I use to make lotion with I keep in my basement where I mix it up, that oil has been in my basement for some time. It does get a rancid smell like veggie oil, after awhile. Hope this helps.
139216
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.
1873021
I talked to customer service about the awful smell. They said it's bc it is pure and has not been refined. It is normal for the pure oil to smell this way. I agree tho, it stinks.
1412965
It's true oils can become rancid, but it doesn't depend on the product itself, but more importantly, how you store it. Keep it away from heat and light in a tightly closed bottle and you should be fine. If it starts to smell, stop using it.
690521
Hi Jim, Thank you for your inquiry. Our castor oil has a traditional nutty and earthy scent due to the handmade process. Rest assure, that it does not have a rancid smell that gives Castor Oil a bad rap. We take great measures to ensure quality and consistency. Many Thanks
1873017
Hi Justin, Sorry for the late reply. Your oil is not spoiled, I can assure you that. The batch you got is good for at least six months after you open it and one year if you refrigerate the oil as per the label instructions. Please note that Pure Unrefined Rosehip Oil (Purest Rosehip Oil, with nothing taken away) should always have a very characteristic smell, having a sort of warm and earthy tone: pleasant or unpleasant depending on your taste. This scent dissipates after a few minutes. You will likely find this in other brands as well, unless the oil is refined. Pure Rosehip Oil does not carry any rose fragrance or a "flowery" scent as the oil is extracted from the seeds or fruits and not from the petals which contain the aromatic molecules. Hope this helps. If you are unsatisfied with the scent entirely, please contact us via Amazon and I'll gladly refund your money in full. Regards, AJ
2054689
The simple rule on any oil or grease product, if it has an unusual odor don't use it. Store in a cool dry place and it lasts a very long time, better yet if the refrigerator.