It says to refridgerate after opening. If I do, it gets so hard I can't get it out of the jar. Would it hurt it to microvave for a bit?
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I wouldn't microwave the entire amount, its best to let it soften at room temp then divide into smaller portions you can use quickly. Keep refrigerated until you need it.
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Hi Jean,We do not recommend microwaving our oil as this is not a natural form of heating. Instead, you may place our container in a bowl filled with hot water and the oil will melt quite rapidly. Additionally, coconut oil does not require refrigeration and is only a method of storage based on personal preference. Unlike other oils, coconut oil is very shelf stable (up to two years) at room temperature and will remain soft. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs Hi Jean,We do not recommend microwaving our oil as this is not a natural form of heating. Instead, you may place our container in a bowl filled with hot water and the oil will melt quite rapidly. Additionally, coconut oil does not require refrigeration and is only a method of storage based on personal preference. Unlike other oils, coconut oil is very shelf stable (up to two years) at room temperature and will remain soft. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at... » Read More Hi Jean,We do not recommend microwaving our oil as this is not a natural form of heating. Instead, you may place our container in a bowl filled with hot water and the oil will melt quite rapidly. Additionally, coconut oil does not require refrigeration and is only a method of storage based on personal preference. Unlike other oils, coconut oil is very shelf stable (up to two years) at room temperature and will remain soft. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs « Show Less
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I am not sure. I don't put it in the fridge because I don't eat it, I use it for moisturizer. I don't think it would hurt, though.
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I never refrigerate it, I just leave it in the pantry and I've never had any problem with it going bad. But I'd suggest trying an ice cream scoop to get it out of the jar when it's cold. You could probably microwave the whole jar but I don't know how it would affect the quality if you kept doing that to the whole container every time you want to use it.
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Yes, I believe it is recommended to keep it in the fridge after opening. Frankly I didn't like the product so whatever purpose you did buy I hope it will be serving you. Good luck. Wish you the best.
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I keep it in the refrigerator after opening. I've had it in there about a month, and it was fine last week when I used it to make some hummus.
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If the seal is too tight I use a bottle cap opener. I will also turn the jar upside down and give the bottom a firm hit a few times. Hope this helps :)
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The jar says refrigerate after opening, so that's what I do. It will keep for many months.
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I transfer to a jar after softening as directed . I just finished a jar after a few months on the shelf and it was delicious as always. Usually it gets used within a month or so. Great product.
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There is nothing on the container that says it needs to be refridgerated; I never have. It does, however, recommend using it within 60 days of opening it.
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Thank you for asking. I have been keeping it in the pantry and it seems to be just fine. I also put some in a jar with a tight lid so I could see if there would be any difference. I live in a very dry area so there is no problem with moisture. I'm not sure what to do if there is high humidity.
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I usually store the jars upside down & then stir well after I open the jar. Once it's stored in the refrigerator after opening, it doesn't seem to separate.
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No neeed to refridgerate. Package has been sealed , and as long as the temp doesn't get like 90 degrees, you will be fine.
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No it doesn't need to be refrigerated after opening. It is soft and easier to work with when room temperature. If you are uncomfortable with this, go ahead and put it in the fridge. It will harden and become a little more difficult to work with but it is fine to stay room temperature.
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I think the "trick" is to first open up the small top opening of the jar lid to make sure a vacuum hasn't formed inside the jar. That worked for me for that one time when it was difficult to open. The lady of the house ran into that problem only once, and no complaints from her after that one incident.
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If you flash freeze berries on a cookie sheet and then put the frozen berries in a jar and vacumme seal them putting them back into the freezer after each use I would not be afraid in the least of any contamination, but be wary of freezer burn in the jars, if you understand what I just said in a round about way. I would, however, be cautious about freezing a glass jar. I would feel much better using the vacuum sealing bags from Food Saver, depending what you have in the jars if you flash freeze berries and not liquid that may expand and possibly break the jar, the flash frozen berries may be alright. Trial and error is a great teacher, and a giver of Knowledge. shepherdspathministries.com If you flash freeze berries on a cookie sheet and then put the frozen berries in a jar and vacumme seal them putting them back into the freezer after each use I would not be afraid in the least of any contamination, but be wary of freezer burn in the jars, if you understand what I just said in a round about way. I would, however, be cautious about freezing a glass jar. I would feel much better using the vacuum sealing bags from Food Saver, depending what you have in the jars if you flash freeze berries and not liquid that may expand and possibly break the jar, the flash frozen berries may... » Read More If you flash freeze berries on a cookie sheet and then put the frozen berries in a jar and vacumme seal them putting them back into the freezer after each use I would not be afraid in the least of any contamination, but be wary of freezer burn in the jars, if you understand what I just said in a round about way. I would, however, be cautious about freezing a glass jar. I would feel much better using the vacuum sealing bags from Food Saver, depending what you have in the jars if you flash freeze berries and not liquid that may expand and possibly break the jar, the flash frozen berries may be alright. Trial and error is a great teacher, and a giver of Knowledge. shepherdspathministries.com « Show Less
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The back of the jar says Refrigerate After Opening. I just checked the jar in my fridge.
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Hold the jar so that your index finger covers the bottom hole. Then fill the jar with honey. Better than having an extra piece and worry about not losing it.
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I keep my open bottle in the refrigator. I cannot prove it but i believe heat is not good for this liquid product.
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I have mine in a jar with a screw on lid, try it in your container with a small amount to try