How long does Oil stay good for??? please help!!

[theJointedOne]

I have a big batch of oil that has been in a light and air tight container for probably 6 months now. It still has trim at the bottom of the oil. Is this stuff ok to use??? please help!!!

 

[resin_lung]

Is there any mold or anything other than its age that would make you think its gone bad? I've smoked oil that was much older. maybe four years old. I thought it was fine, more than fine actually, I thought it was every bit as good as it was four years earlier.

 

[budlykush]

If it smells good then, it's good. If it has an off, rancid odor, it's no good.

 

[resinryder]

It should still be ok. Maybe a bit weakened if you left it exposed to room temps tho. But 6 months shouldn't have caused much degradation. Next time, put it in a dark container and put it in the freezer. This will keep it in top shape for a very long time. I'm also wondering why there is any trim at all in your oil.

 

[theJointedOne]

sorry i should have said cooking oil, and i tried it and it worked great!! thanks all

 

[resinryder]

Well that does change the meaning of my post entirely, hehe

 

[grumio]

I recently came across a bottle of my alcohol tincture which had been stored at room temp in a dark glass bottle for a year, & it still worked very well. I can't see why oil/butter would be an inferior medium, as long as it doesn't go rancid.