how long should the coconut oil stay fresh once the jar is opened?
1748544
I've been using mine for about 3 months now, and it's still good. I use my organic coconut oil for everything. Cooking and hair and skin. Hope that helps.
1748545
There is an expiration date on the jar-I would just go by that. It doesn't state on the jar that it's only good for so long once opened,so I assume there is no time limit,other than the expiration date. Hope this helps!
1416978
I kept the oil in a cabinet, away from light. Would imagine it would last for sometime.Don't know personally since I needed to purchase a new container every 3 months or so.
1323442
The back of the jar says Refrigerate After Opening. I just checked the jar in my fridge.
1882436
They recommend refrigerating an open jar. It only lasts 3 months in the fridge after it is opened.
1217716
It is recommended that oils be stored around 68 degrees Fahrenheit (room temperature) and out of direct sunlight. Refrigeration after opening is best. The shelf life of an essential oil depends on how you store your essential oils and specifically what essential oil you have. Citrus oils have a shorter shelf life of about 1-2 years where as other essential oils can be good for many, many years. Plant Therapy guarantees all of our essential oils to last for one year if stored correctly.
1342759
First, expiration dates do not reflect the safety or freshness of the product. The dates are artificial, made up by various government rules that have nothing to do with the actual shelf life of a product (even fresh dairy dating varies by state in both length and requirement). There is a date stamped on the box. However, coconut is highly self stable, not prone to going stale or rancid as some other oils are. It is sealed in a plastic pouch which keeps out oxygen, too. This is a product that I would not worry about. Even when I have kept the contents in a jar in the cupboard for a long period after opening the package, I have never had it turn bad.
259639
I never do. Just keep it in a cooler place away from the stove. I think the company says it is fine after opened unrefrigerated for up to a month. My last jar was open and unrefrigerated for several months and I am still alive :)
2124135
My jar didn't say, but I keep it in the fridge anyway to preserve it longer. All natural oils/fats would go rancid unless they have preservative (which you don't want).
1372787
Nutiva's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil has a shelf life of 2 years with a Best Before Date and Packed On Date listed on the exterior of our jars. We are committed to producing the highest quality products and encourage you to contact us directly for any questions or concerns you have by emailing us at help@nutiva.com. Thank you, The Nutiva Team.
1118833
As I recall, Coconut Oil can get rancid after a while, but I use this product on skin and hair, as a makeup remover and conditioner so it never lasts very long in my house. I would think you could refrigerate it to extend shelf life. If you are using it for cooking, after several months I would make sure that the flavor has not been compromised, but typically I have had no problems with this. Excellent product and so many ways to use it. The fact that there is no expiration date on the jar indicates it has longevity but there are also no preservatives in this product.
2114355
I have had it in the refrigerator for about 10 months now. I use some and replace the lid. So far have used about 2/3 of the jar. It still tastes as good as the day I opened the jar. I bought the jar I have about a year ago and it has a use by date of May 2014. For me I should have the jar finished by then.
919227
I'm sorry, but I don't how long hemp oil will stay fresh. What I can say is that the product that I use hasn't become milky or opaque, or started smelling odd, so I assume that it hasn't become rancid. I do keep mine in a cool dark place, perhaps that helps to extend it's life. Again, sorry I couldn't be of more help.
729175
It says in the listing, "Store up to 1 year. If jars do not completely seal, refrigerate and consume within one week. Serve it! Pour into containers and let cool. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate up to 1 week." But I have canned many things that last longer than a week in the fridge once opened. I think it would depend on how well they were processed, how clean the utensils that are dipped in it during use are, and how well it is sealed up in the fridge. Those practices will help it last longer.
2282354
Over a year on the use by date on the bottle, I refrigerate it after opening it and generally use it within 6 to 8 months. Always stays fresh and the taste is always the same.
1916558
My understanding is it depends on how it is stored. I wouldn't keep it more than 6 months. There seems to be an ordor about it. The company did not give anyinformation when I bought it and there is no information on the jar. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
259640
Yes, this and other nut butters in jars need to be refrigerated once opened. Be sure to stir the contents thoroughly before placing in the refrigerator, and it is useful to put a tag with the date when opened on the top so you'll know how fresh it is!
1833107
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