When you hear “hemp oil”, you might not think of a culinary oil you can use in your kitchen. Hemp oil (or hemp seed oil) is a type of oil that is made from the cannabis plant, but you can use it in your kitchen for the whole family! Hemp oil has a short shelf life, only lasting a few months after you open it (anywhere from 2-6, depending on the manufacturer). When sealed, hemp oil should last around 12-14 months, or by the [...]
When Does Avocado Oil Go Bad?
Avocado oil is a popular cooking oil, thanks in part to its high smoke point (no smoky kitchens while cooking, here!) and heart-healthy nutrition stats. If you’re a user of avocado or are thinking about trying it, you might wonder - how long until avocado oil goes bad? When sealed, avocado oil should last around 1-2 years. Once opened, avocado oil has a shelf life of around six months for unrefined oil and around eight [...]
When Does Chickpea Flour Go Bad?
Chickpea flour (also called garbanzo bean flour, gram, or besan) is a fiber-rich flour made from dried and ground chickpeas. It’s traditionally used in Indian recipes, but you can use this high-fiber, gluten-free flour in other ways as well. Chickpea flour has a slightly longer shelf life compared to some whole grain flours, but like any flour, it will eventually go bad. When stored in ideal conditions, chickpea flour [...]
Coconut Oil: The Definitive User’s Guide
Coconut oil is a popular cooking oil with several potential health benefits. Thanks to its natural moisturizing properties, coconut oil is also a great staple for skincare and beauty. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over all the must-knows about coconut oil, including several recipes for cooking with coconut oil and guides on how to make your own beauty products with coconut oil like lip balm and deodorant! (Who [...]
When Does Corn Flour Go Bad?
Corn flour (also called maize flour) is a staple in making things like tortillas, breads, pancake mixes, and much more. It’s gluten-free, which makes it a popular additive as a binder in foods as well. If you have a bag of corn flour on hand, you might wonder at some point - when does corn flour go bad? Corn flour will generally last 9-12 months past its printed use-by/best-by date. It’s slow to go bad, but you should [...]
When Does Sesame Oil Go Bad?
Sesame oil has a unique flavor that makes it popular for sauteing, stir-frying, and seasoning in both hot and cold dishes. It also has a relatively high smoke point, which means it can withstand high-heat cooking without burning. Once opened, sesame oil will generally last up to six months stored in the pantry, or up to one year when stored in the fridge. A sealed bottle of sesame oil should last around one year in the [...]
