Does the oil need to be refigerated, and what is the shelf life?
In the UK it is best stored at ambient room temperature. The oil will liquefy on warm days as temperatures rise above 24 degrees C and this is perfectly normal. In the Philippines, the oil is almost always a liquid, hence it is generally referred to as ‘coconut oil’ rather than ‘coconut butter’. Sometimes in the UK we call it coconut butter. The shelf life is approximately 18 months. Even after the jar is opened, it will last several months providing it is kept in a dry place.
