How to Protect Bulk Storage of Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil is one of the necessary ingredients for preparing many meals, and it is a healthy food. Additionally, vegetable oil can last for a long time if stored and cared for properly. Store vegetable oil in bulk simply and easily, as long as you follow a few steps.

Some forms of vegetable oil need to be refrigerated after opening; check the label carefully on your vegetable oil before you store and use it.

Instructions

1. Choose a location for the vegetable oil. To store vegetable oil properly, it needs to be kept in a dark, cool room.

   An ideal location is a basement or cellar where you can control the temperature of the room. Vegetable oil should be stored at around 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Stack or shelve bottles and containers of vegetable oil so that the oldest containers are the most easily accessible. These will need to be used first, as they will not last as long.

3. Keep the area dark. Cover your vegetable oil with a dark sheet or enclosure if necessary. Sunlight can cause the vegetable oil to turn rancid more quickly.

4. Store vegetable oil for a limited period of time. Vegetable oil will last about eight to 10 months if properly stored. Check the quality of vegetable oil before you use it.

References

• Prepared Pantry: Storing Fats and Oils
• Still Tasty: Storing Vegetable Oil

Resources

• LifeWhile: How to Store Cooking Oil