Rice Bran Oil

[Jersey Girl]

I’m still adding the ROE batch by batch, but it would be easier to add it to the larger container. I have enough room to store my oils in a frig so I haven’t had to worry much about them degrading before I use them.


If you wouldn’t mind posting the link to the specific RBO you buy, I would be most appreciative. I‘ve been buying the 3 gal. Turkey Fry Oil. It’s quite cloudy at room temp (70-72F) and I also think it has a tendency to separate a bit into heavier and lighter fractions. I posted this pic recently on another thread. I had shaken the oil, but there are still wisps of something swirled through the oil if you look closely:

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This is what I bought.
https://www.amazon.com/Rice-Bran-Oi...&keywords=rice+bran+oil&qid=1587081213&sr=8-7

 

[Mobjack Bay]

This is what I bought.
https://www.amazon.com/Rice-Bran-Oi...&keywords=rice+bran+oil&qid=1587081213&sr=8-7

If you get a chance, pour some in a glass jar and take a photo


Here’s the link to the other thread where RBO was recently being discussed.

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/beautiful-pure-white-from.78673/

 

[Jersey Girl]

If you get a chance, pour some in a glass jar and take a photo


Here’s the link to the other thread where RBO was recently being discussed.

https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/beautiful-pure-white-from.78673/

It does have a cloudyish appearance.

RBO on the left Kirkland OO on the right. can def see difference in clarity.

 

[Savonette]

I’m just getting back into soaping after a few years. I realize the ingredients we use have expiration dates but I have to say my RBO is about 4 years old and still looks, smells and behaves beautifully. I believe it came from Bulk Apothecary. I don’t go over 10% though because DOS is a problem for me in high humidity. I can’t believe how prices have jumped!

 

[lsg]

I’m still adding the ROE batch by batch, but it would be easier to add it to the larger container. I have enough room to store my oils in a frig so I haven’t had to worry much about them degrading before I use them.


If you wouldn’t mind posting the link to the specific RBO you buy, I would be most appreciative. I‘ve been buying the 3 gal. Turkey Fry Oil. It’s quite cloudy at room temp (70-72F) and I also think it has a tendency to separate a bit into heavier and lighter fractions. I posted this pic recently on another thread. I had shaken the oil, but there are still wisps of something swirled through the oil if you look closely:

http://www.ricelandstore.com/rice-bran-oil-6-1-gal/My oil has some sediment that goes to the bottom, but that doesn't affect the soap.

 

[Jersey Girl]

http://www.ricelandstore.com/rice-bran-oil-6-1-gal/My oil has some sediment that goes to the bottom, but that doesn't affect the soap.

I have this in my cart, but since it’s $35 to ship, Which brings it to the same price as the Kirkland OO, I’m hesitant. Concerned about the high Linoleic and the shelf life... Aaaahhhhhh! Soaping dilemmas! Lol!

 

[Mobjack Bay]

http://www.ricelandstore.com/rice-bran-oil-6-1-gal/My oil has some sediment that goes to the bottom, but that doesn't affect the soap.

Thank you! I will try that one the next time to see if it's any different than what I've been using.

 

[Belindasuds]

I did buy some about a month ago and used it in a couple batches but they aren’t cured yet so I haven’t been able to compare, but I’m looking forward to trying them in a couple weeks! The only thing I didn’t like is that the expiration date on the gallon jug I bought, which was Riceland, was only 6 months from when I received it which I wasn’t happy about. Is that normal or was this most likely sitting around a warehouse for a while?

hmmmm I'm not too sure about expiry dates for Riceland. Other suppliers generally have a 2-3 year shelf life on rice bran oil. Side note, rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant. Adding a small amount to your oils can prolong shelf life.

 

[Jersey Girl]

hmmmm I'm not too sure about expiry dates for Riceland. Other suppliers generally have a 2-3 year shelf life on rice bran oil. Side note, rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant. Adding a small amount to your oils can prolong shelf life.

I think I got a jug that must have been sitting around unfortunately. I’ve never had any oil have such a short exp date when I bought it. I bought it on Amazon but the seller was Riceland. Might get better results ordering from the Riceland site. I should have emailed and asked about it but I never did. I do have ROE on my list of things to order. Just can’t decide where I should order from Or how much. From what I read, that doesn’t have a super long shelf life either? Any suggestions for the best supplier of that? I would probably add it per batch as I made it. Dont know how long it would last me. I’m making several batches a week.

 

[Carolyne Thrasher]

I prefer rice bran oil over OO. I buy mine from Shay and Company in Oregon, USA. It’s within driving distance so I don’t pay shipping. They supply restaurants too and I feel like there stuff is fresh.

 

[Jersey Girl]

I prefer rice bran oil over OO. I buy mine from Shay and Company in Oregon, USA. It’s within driving distance so I don’t pay shipping. They supply restaurants too and I feel like there stuff is fresh.

I’ve never seen it here in NJ stores, even in the Restaurant Depot. Couldn’t even find lard or coconut oil there!

 

[maxine289]

Thank you. Do you add the ROE to the bottle when you receive it or to each batch as it’s made? (Or can you do both)

I add my ROE to the jug/bottle when I first open it.

I think I got a jug that must have been sitting around unfortunately. I’ve never had any oil have such a short exp date when I bought it. I bought it on Amazon but the seller was Riceland. Might get better results ordering from the Riceland site. I should have emailed and asked about it but I never did. I do have ROE on my list of things to order. Just can’t decide where I should order from Or how much. From what I read, that doesn’t have a super long shelf life either? Any suggestions for the best supplier of that? I would probably add it per batch as I made it. Dont know how long it would last me. I’m making several batches a week.

Ive bought 2 gallons of Riceland from Amazon and both times the expiration date was about 6 months.

 

[lsg]

I store my rice bran oil from Riceland in the basement. I have never had a problem with any of it going bad.

 

[Belindasuds]

I think I got a jug that must have been sitting around unfortunately. I’ve never had any oil have such a short exp date when I bought it. I bought it on Amazon but the seller was Riceland. Might get better results ordering from the Riceland site. I should have emailed and asked about it but I never did. I do have ROE on my list of things to order. Just can’t decide where I should order from Or how much. From what I read, that doesn’t have a super long shelf life either? Any suggestions for the best supplier of that? I would probably add it per batch as I made it. Dont know how long it would last me. I’m making several batches a week.

Bummer. They really should include the best before date on the listing.
Hemp Seed Oil and Flax Seed Oil seem to have the shortest shelf life.
In terms of Rosemary Extract, mine is from Voyageur and I've been happy with it. Usage rate is around 0.2% so a small amount goes a long way.