Does the castor oil need to be refrigerated,? Does it go rancid after time?
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I still have this item from over a year ago that I bought and I havent refrigerated it at all and it still feels, smells, and works the same as I first got it.
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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
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It does have a weird smell to it. It's like any oil, if left out for a long time, it becomes rancid. Check the date it was bottled and if it's within a month, then it's still good. But I would probably keep in fridge if you don't use it quickly.
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No. No oil needs to be refrigerated. I personally finish the whole bottle for one week.
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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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I keep mine in the freezer; any nuts and seeds with high oil content can go rancid. I've read they can be kept in a dark pantry for 3 months, refrigerated 6 months, freezer 12 months.
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It is recommend in the instructions on the bottle to refrigerate after opening. I keep my oil in a cool, but not cold place. I have use this oil in essential oil blends and prefer that all the oils being blended be at the same temperature. I have also use it in recipes without any problems.
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Although ours rarely lasts that long, I doubt it will go bad. I don't believe they use bio oils that will go rancid. We found a bottle in back of the closet that was forgotten and at least 2-3 yrs old. It twas still fine. This is a great product and we highly recommend it. Plus it's made in the USA!
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All fish oil will go rancid if kept too long. We process the fish oil very quickly after they're caught, which extends the time before it will go rancid. Be assured that if you use it before the expiration date, it will be fine. Thanks, Kurt - Young Life Research
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No I do not refrigerate the bottle of oil. Just leave it on bathroom sink top or bedroom dresser. If it leaks after you put the top back on (sometimes oil goes on side from dropper) clean it off with a tissue.
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To my knowledge, Carlson Norwegian Cod Liver Oil isn't fermented. Being an oil, it can become rancid when not refrigerated after being opened.
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Strain cooled oil and put into bottle/jug and refrigerate. I never used it for more than 30 days. You might contact the company producing the oil and ask to be SAFE.
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Been taking it for years and I never refrigerate it. Always kept em in a pantry... Never turned rancid :)
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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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It doesn't say to refrigerate but I do because of the fish oil in it. Once it is opened it will last a good two months in the refrigerator before it starts to go bad. I use it on my doberman foods and he loves it. I put on about four or five squirts a day. It's a great product... I have seen small amounts on the internet or go to the companies website. Good Luck
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Hi, I would refrigerate this oil if you intend to keep it for over a year, I keep my oils in an extra frig in the garage. If you have a cool basement area to store your oils, that works longer term as well. All oils are subject to become rancid if not used soon enough. The cooler, the better. Its not hard to warm it up, same as honey, just put the bottle into a pan of very warm water. I would also advise that it be put into a glass container, I use mason jars and just mark the lid with a sharpie marker and date it. That way you can just spoon out the quantity of cold oil that you need to use. Neem is a favorite for blending different oils together for healthy skin. I use lilac or lavender oils to dim the neem smell a bit. 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.