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Avallia

Post subject: Palm Oil

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:43 pm

Joined: Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:37 am
Posts: 16
Location: Michigan

I bought a jar of Palm Oil from Brambleberry last April. Life happened and I never got around to making the batch of soap that it was intended for. I'm just wondering if it's still "good" for a batch of soap today? Does Palm Oil expire? How do you tell?

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SuperSoaper

Post subject: Re: Palm Oil

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:15 pm

I've kept palm for over a year in a cool place and it was still good. Does it smell?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Palm Oil

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:31 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 24336
Location: Mistress Of Lather

I agree. Smell it. If it has gone rancid, you would know.

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Soap Queen

Post subject: Re: Palm Oil

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:51 pm

Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:25 am
Posts: 753

One year should be fine if it was stored in a cool or room temp area; but definitely use it fast AND keep your superfat to 4% or below. On the off chance that it goes rancid in three months, a lower superfat will help prevent DOS. =)

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supplies: www.brambleberry.com

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AmourSoap

Post subject: Re: Palm Oil

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:37 pm

Anne Marie does that go for all oils with the 4% limit or just palm oil? I have not experienced dos since I am a new soapmaker but have discussed it with someone more experienced. It is something I want to try to avoid if possible.

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Soap Queen

Post subject: Re: Palm Oil

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:13 pm

Joined: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:25 am
Posts: 753

It's just in this one specific instance since the Palm Oil might be old - any other soap, feel free to go up to 10% (though know that it affects lather).

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Anne-Marie
blog: www.soap-queen.blogspot.com
supplies: www.brambleberry.com

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