All the cold pressed virgin sunflower oil in shop is in transparent bottles. Does it mean it is already rancid?

All the cold pressed virgin sunflower oil in shop is in transparent plastic bottles. Does it mean it is already rancid because of exposure to light?

Does it make any sense to purchase such oil now?

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Best Answer

I'm fairly sure the manufacturers and supermarkets are not in the business of exclusively selling rancid oil.

Sunflower oil has a shelf life of around two years. The turnaround time for oil is fairly high, so the bottles probably haven't been out on a relatively bright shelf for all that long. Check the use by date and as long as you have, say, a year to use the oil, it will almost certainly be fine.

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How do you know if sunflower oil is real?

Color and Odor: It is also essential to check the color and the odor of this popular cooking oil before buying it from both online and offline stores. Natural sunflower oil is light yellow in color. It is translucent and clear. It should neither be cloudy nor thick.

Is all sunflower oil refined?

Sunflower oils are refined \u2014 no matter which grade you choose.

What does refined sunflower oil mean?

Refined sunflower oil for cooking is extracted by applying a scientific process that extracts the maximum amount of oil from the seed. Contaminants. Soluble contaminants such as gums, colourants, waxes, and some chemicals mix with the oil during the extraction process and remain in the final bottle of unrefined oils.

What is virgin sunflower oil?

Virgin sunflower oil produced from high-quality raw material after dehulling of the seeds is characterized by a mild 'sunflower seed-like', 'nutty' and sometimes 'fruity' taste.

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