kandlekrazy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Do you store all your butters & oils in the refrigerator, or just some? As my supplies are growing, I'm having a hard time with space in my fridge...it's becoming like my spare room is with candle supples...sad sight! Just wondering if any or which can just be stored at room temp. Right now I just keep olive oil, safflower oil and cocoa butter at room temp because I use them all really quickly. I don't buy huge amounts so they are usually used up in a couple of months...especially butters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 My butters are all in the fridge and I have a couple of oils in there too, but I don't typically order in small amounts either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Buy a new fridge, LOL. Seriously, we have one in the basement my husband tried to keep his beer in, well let's just say there is hardly any beer in there. Hasn't been for several years. It does come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 My butters are all in the fridge and I have a couple of oils in there too, but I don't typically order in small amounts either.Just curious, what kind of oils do you have in the fridge? I just want to make sure I'm storing things correctly. Butters are in the fridge, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Crap! don't have room for another fridge...until I move. I guess I'd better put the rest of the butters in there and then the DH will leave me for sure...I'll miss him a little.pebbles, I'm not sure about all the oils I have now for b&b, but from cooking, I know that grapeseed oil and coconut oil should be refrigerated to extend the life. They both go rancid easily in warm environments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Is the deep freeze OK? Seems like I read here recently that freezing butters wouldn't damage them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ok, how about borage & evening primrose oils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Just found this info at www.essential-oil.org/storing_oils.asp Carrier Oils As with essential oils, carrier oils should be stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. No need to store carrier oils in amber bottles. Certain oils are best stored in the fridge because of their high content of gamma linolenic acid (fatty acids). These include borage, carrot and evening primrose. Oils such as avocado, jojoba and macadamia may solidify in the cold weather due to their high content of natural waxes. To rectify this, simply warm oil before use. Cold Pressed Carrier Oils - except for grapeseed where this process is not possible - and are as natural as possible. Some such as calendula and macadamia have natural vitamin E added to help prolong shelf life. Avocado, coconut, grapeseed and jojoba have been refined as they would be unpleasant to use otherwise. Carrot oil is produced by maceration. Use this oil sparingly or blend with other carrier oils as due to its strong color it can stain both skin and cloth. Our wheat germ oil is unrefined so as to retain maximum natural vitamin E. Calendula oil is an infusion of calendula flowers in sunflower oil and St. Johns Wort is the herb, hypericum, infused in virgin olive oil. If oils are stored according to the above recommendations they should keep and perform well. Always decant oil into a smaller container when there is more air than oil in the bottle as it is this that can cause rancidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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