Does vegetable oil spoil?
Vegetable Oil 1 to 6 months opened; 6 to 12 months unopened Times vary according to type of oil, method of processing, etc. Some companies recommend up to 1 year opened and 2 years unopened for certain of their oils. For oils with a shorter storage time, some companies recommend refrigerating the oil after opening. NOTE: If the container has sat unopened for the total storage time, it no longer may be fresh the entire “opened” storage time. Storage Tip #1: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dark place. Storage Tip #2: Some of the oils that may have a shorter storage life include walnut, sesame, hazelnut and almond oils. Storage Tip #3: Oil that has been stored too long will go rancid and develop an undesirable taste and odor. If you haven’t used an oil for a while, smell it before using it in a recipe. Storage Tip #4: You can prolong the life of oils by storing them in the refrigerator. Some, such as olive oil, may become cloudy in the refrigerator but usually clear after s
Yes. It does spoil. It gets rancid. In Gujarati language, it is call Khomu or khoru. Its taste and even colour can change a bit and even give soar throat. It gets cloudy. But it can be kept out side for days before it get bad. Depends on many things. Such as: 1. Temp. 2. Handling. 3. Time. Refrigeration will extend the life but not for ever.
