A staple in Mediterranean diets and for general use, olive oil is one of the most popular cooking oils used today. If you’re like millions of other households and have a bottle of olive oil in your kitchen or pantry right now, you might be wondering at what point olive oil goes bad. Olive oil should last around 18-24 months when sealed and six months after it’s been opened. The “best by” or “use by” date should be your [...]
When Does Lard Go Bad?
Lard used to be one of the most popular cooking fats (especially during World War II when there was a butter shortage) but it’s not as common in most households these days. Lard is similar to butter in consistency but it contains less saturated fat, which might be surprising to you (it was to us!). One of the benefits of lard is its long shelf life, lasting six months at room temperature, one year in the refrigerator, and [...]
When Does Amaranth Flour Go Bad?
Gone are the days when the only type of flour you had to choose from was a version of wheat flour and hello, alternative and gluten-free flours! Amaranth flour is a particularly popular gluten-free flour, but you might be wondering how to store it, and does it go bad? Once opened, amaranth flour should last around two months when stored in the pantry and four months when stored in the freezer. If that seems [...]
When Does Butter Go Bad?
Butter is a staple in many households, and for good reason - after all, who doesn’t like a pat of butter on freshly baked bread or topping a baked potato? (If you're a vegan or are allergic to dairy, then look no further than coconut oil, a great butter substitute!) Butter typically won’t go bad very quickly - it lasts several weeks in the fridge even after being opened and can be out at room temperature for at least a few [...]
MCT Oil Vs. Fractionated Coconut Oil: What’s The Difference?
MCT oil and fractionated coconut oil both contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), so they’re similar in that aspect. The main difference is that MCT oil is meant for consumption/use as a supplement while fractionated coconut oil is typically used for moisturizing/use as a carrier oil for essential oils. If this seems a little confusing, don’t worry - you’re not alone! We’ve done the research for you and will explain [...]
Coconut Sugar vs Coconut Palm Sugar: What’s the Difference?
Coconut sugar and coconut palm sugar are the same thing - it just comes down to what you prefer to call it. Whatever you choose to call it, coconut sugar/coconut palm sugar is a lower glycemic index sugar (more on that soon) that can be used interchangeably with other sugars in cooking, baking, and other uses. How can you use this caramel-tasting sweetener that looks like brown sugar? We’ll answer those questions plus [...]
