Soap peeps, I'm used to palm oil in tubs. I ordered from Bramble Berry and surprised it's in a large bag! Any tips on using? I'm thinking I have to heat up the bag in the microwave every time?
Bag o' palm oil?
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Do you have any empty tubs from previous orders of palm oil you could transfer the contents of the bag into? I was never a fan of the bags. It felt very fussy.
Sink full of hot water works also. But it is a pain no matter how you do it.
Another option is to cut off the entire top edge of the bag, including the pour spout. That makes it much simpler to scoop out what you need. To close it, roll down the edge and secure with a strong binder clip or two. The attached pic isn't PO, but gives you the idea.
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I found the BB bags to heat up really nicely and they were easy to pour. The cap sealed well and didn’t leak at all. I liked them. Then again, I didn’t buy the BIG bag. I got the medium sized one, so that could make a difference. 
Zany_in_CO
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Because the stearic acid in palm is know to settle to the bottom, I use @Ford 's method of melting in hot water in the sink. Mix well. Then pour into re-purposed Glad Food Storage Containers, 20 oz. for future use. Always dig out a portion from bottom to top, or soften in the microwave, to be sure I get the SA that settles.
