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Title: Does oil go off?
Post by: natterjak on March 18, 2011, 09:38 AM

I've just run out of veg oil but have found at the back of my cupboards a half used bottle of sunflower oil from about 5 years ago.  Will it be ok to use, or can oil go off?

Title: Re: Does oil go off?
Post by: Malc. on March 18, 2011, 09:58 AM

According to sources I have read, once opened, Veg Oil is good for about 6 months. It can be affected by light, heat and air and the factors combined will determine how good the oil is.

A bottle half used after 5 years, would go in my bin.  ;)

Title: Re: Does oil go off?
Post by: natterjak on March 18, 2011, 11:37 AM

I think that's my answer then.  Off to the shops with me.  Cheers.