Can palm oil go bad?

[lisa823]

I have some solid palm oil that I ordered 4 years ago and never opened. Can this go bad? I also have some lye that I ordered around the same time. I ordered these before my daughter was born and, well, 4 years later I am ready to start making soap again.

Thanks!

Lisa

 

[tespring]

"Vegetable oils such as peanut, palm, rice bran, corn, and coconut oil can keep for a year sealed, and six months after opening."

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-she ... of-oil.htm

 

[ewenique]

I have palm oil that is well over a year old and have been soaping it with no problems. If it were rancid, it would smell, I would think.

 

[Healinya]

If it doesn't smell once you open it, I suggest using it up quickly. Save some of the oil tho just to see if it starts stinking after a couple months. Adding a little vitamin e to the soap never hurt anyone.

 

[Sauron]

generally,it will finally go bad after 5 years.....

 

[eloy]

Is there any test you can do to determine if it has gone bad?? I undestand that shelf life is relevant to the storage. ie no sun, and low temp.