Should I refrigerate canola oil cooking spray?
I'm not sure if the canola oil cooking spray should be refrigerated or not, any idea?
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The answer is no.
Oils are more solid at colder temperatures (how much depends on the oil, 14°F(-10°C) for Canola Oil) While the fridge is not going to reach 'freezing' for the oil it does cause the oil to become more dense and thus harder for it to spray and more likely to clog the nozzle.
Then there is the propellants, which vary by concentration and brand but are all 'considered safe' but, like the oil itself, condense. As the propellants condense the pressure in the can drops and they become less potent at lower temperatures (see pp.44-48).
(note: the propellants link above is to an article that gives some good reasons to not use these sprays at all, but that isn't the question you asked. IMHO, while valid reasons to eschew using these sprays 'too much' they are just too darned convenient to not use 'at all')
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Should you refrigerate cooking spray after opening? No, cooking spray should be stored at normal room temperature; refrigeration may affect the consistency and performance of the spray.Does canola oil cooking spray go bad?
But yes it's true! Cooking spray can go bad or rancid with time and without proper storage.Does canola oil need to be refrigerated?
Do you need to refrigerate canola? No. A cool and dark place is perfectly fine for canola. As long as the bottle is sealed and far from any heat, the oil will last months without refrigeration.What cooking oils should be refrigerated?
Different oils respond differently to refrigeration Delighted Cooking says oils that are best stored in the fridge have high polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat levels. Such oils include safflower, sunflower, canola, or olive oils. Other oils can be kept in cool, dark places.What happens when you refrigerate canola oil?
Once a bottle of canola oil is opened, because of the exposure to air, the shelf life decreases to between six months and a year, depending on storage conditions. Refrigerating the oil will prevent it from going rancid as quickly, but won't extend the shelf life beyond a year.Most Dangerous Cooking (Avoid these Completely) 2022
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