Bottled coconut oil
I order coconut oil and it is bottled. In the room temperature, it is solid, so I cannot reach the contents of the bottle. Is there a way, how to get that oil? I don't want to spoil it.
Best Answer
Put the bottle in a hot water bath, with tepid water at about 100 F (38 C), and it will melt so you can pour it.
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Is there a difference between liquid coconut oil and solid?
Coconut oil is liquid whenever it is above 75 degrees F. Below that, it will become a solid fat. When solid, coconut oil is thick and creamy and may be lumpy in parts. When liquid though, coconut oil is often cloudy and easy to pour.Is liquid coconut the same as coconut oil?
The liquid part of the coconut oil is created by melting coconut oil and then letting it cool very slowly, this is called fractionated. The different kinds of fats in the oil will separate based on their differing melting points. This is a physical separation process, no chemical reactions occur.Which brand of coconut oil is 100% pure?
Nature way 100% pure unrefined coconut oil - 200ml.Is liquid coconut oil still good?
As long as any contaminants didn't get to the oil, it will be just fine for months, or even years longer. With time its quality will very slowly deteriorate, but it will be still safe to use. As long as you can't spot any signs of spoilage, coconut oil is fine to use.How to liquify Virgin Coconut Oil? | Hacks
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Answer 2
Depends on the kind of bottle. If it is wide-mouth, like a milk bottle, you can use either an ice cream spoon (its bowl is as large as a teaspoon, but the handle is ca. 20 cm long), or a warmish silicone brush. The second method is also recommended for coconut oil in jars when you need to reapply very little fat to a hot griddle (or a more specialized version like a waffle maker) after each item.
If it is close-mouth, SAJ's advice applies. Oils don't start to lose quality until they get to very high temperatures, and coconut oil melts long before that. You won't be spoiling it by melting.
Answer 3
Set the jar in warm water or in the sun for a minute or two. The heat should soften it and make it accessible.
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