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The discussion centers around the best storage methods for ghee, with varying opinions from users. One suggests refrigerating ghee to prevent rancidity, while another claims it can be safely stored at room temperature unless in very warm conditions. Overall, the community shares experiences indicating that ghee can be stored both in the fridge and at room temperature, depending on personal preference and environmental factors.

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Offline dmac296

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How is Ghee Best Stored?
« on: February 09, 2008, 05:00 PM »
Hi, Whats the best way to store ghee?
Have bought some but can't find anything on the label in english about storage.
Cupboard or fridge?   
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Re: Storing Ghee
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2008, 06:37 PM »

I presume you are asking about butter ghee as opposed to vegatable ghee.
Store in the fridge, ghee can go rancid if kept at room temperature.
Its a pain to get out of the tin because it goes very hard but you can just gently warm it on a gas ring and pour out what you need then back into the fridge when cooled.
If you want to be authentic, proper ghee containers can be bought here:

http://www.spicesofindia.co.uk/acatalog/Ghee-Pot.html

Hint, put a little melted ghee around the lid before storing in the fridge and it is totally airtight.
Hope this helps :)
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Re: Storing Ghee
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2008, 07:25 PM »
Thanks for the help Jethro.
Just what i needed,
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Offline Cory Ander

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Re: Storing Ghee
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2008, 07:27 PM »
I've never kept mine (butter ghee) in the fridge (unless it's VERY warm, such a 35 degrees plus and the Ghee is liquid) and it's never gone rancid.  I keep it like that for weeks and it's fine.  It's like that on the shop shelves.  Just make sure its' not kept in a damp place.

If it's solid, and not too hard, just spoon out what you need.
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Re: Storing Ghee
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2008, 08:27 AM »
I opened a 500 gramme tin of East End butter ghee about a year ago.
It's got a resealable platic lid.
I keep it in my larder (I live in an old house) and it's still fine
I reckon most tubs of ghee, I got, have been thrown away with only a fraction used.
I get a recipe needing a tablespoon, then don't use it again for a couple of months.
I did find a few pastry recipes with it
They were very nice, but all deep fried!!
Not so good for you
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