Re: Keeping eos in the fridge

[Guest guest]

> Hi all,

>

> Anya, I believe you mentioned in one of your last posts on eo sorting and

storage that

you

> had a small refrigerator for your oils. Do you store all of your oils in the

fridge or just

the

> more volatile ones? I'm thinking of just storing all of my oils in the

fridge.

>

> Indigo

I have always wondered as well - common sense suggests that refrigeration acts

as a

preservative. How about freezing, too? I think the idea is that by lowering

the

temperature of a substance, you decrease the movement of its molecules slowing

down

chemical reactions like oxidation. Any reason, other than congealing of some

oils, not to

deep freeze or refrigerate them?

-Betasantalene

[Guest guest]

> Hi all,

>

> Anya, I believe you mentioned in one of your last posts on eo

sorting and storage that you

> had a small refrigerator for your oils. Do you store all of your

oils in the fridge or just the

> more volatile ones? I'm thinking of just storing all of my oils in

the fridge.

>

> Indigo

I have wondered if you changed the temp of the fridge for oil

storage. It just seems weird to me...putting oil in there. Do ya need

to warm it up when you pull it out or what's the deal?

Rae

Inquiring minds want to know

[Guest guest]

Hi Blue Eyes...

Rae wrote:

>

> I have wondered if you changed the temp of the fridge for oil

> storage. It just seems weird to me...putting oil in there. Do ya need

> to warm it up when you pull it out or what's the deal?

>

Depends on the EO....

First time I stuck Rose Otto in the fridge...scared the bejesus out of

me..

Stuff went partial solid...and when it sat at room temp for a while...it

was OK..

I now let it age at room temp, allowing it to become what it will be....

Sandalwood and Vetiver get the room temp treatment also..

Some stuff turns solid in the fridge....but seems OK whne it comes back

to room temp...

Others....doesn't phase them at all...

Generally...let them get to room temp before I play with them...except

the citrus stuff...them I keep cold as possible...whenever possible..

The lower temp will slow down oxidation...and they share space with the

rest of the fridge...Mind you...the EO bottles are in tupperware

containers, so one can stack them...also so not everything else is

scented...

--

W. Bourbonais

L'Hermite Aromatique ©

[Guest guest]

Re: Keeping eos in the fridge

> Hi all,

>

> Anya, I believe you mentioned in one of your last posts on eo sorting and

storage that

you

> had a small refrigerator for your oils. Do you store all of your oils in

the fridge or just

the

> more volatile ones? I'm thinking of just storing all of my oils in the

fridge.

>

> Indigo

I have always wondered as well - common sense suggests that refrigeration

acts as a

preservative. How about freezing, too? I think the idea is that by

lowering the

temperature of a substance, you decrease the movement of its molecules

slowing down

chemical reactions like oxidation. Any reason, other than congealing of

some oils, not to

deep freeze or refrigerate them?

-Betasantalene

Jeanne Rose and I were discussing this very thing the other day, and both

agreed that it most likely makes sense to refrigerate all essential oils.

SB has refrigerated all citrus, conifers and blue oils for the past couple

of years, along with helichrysum. And, we top with nitrogen any large

quantities that will be stored longer than 6 months. The last two summers

have presented a big challenge to keep temperatures in the warehouse in the

lowest cool ranges . . .hence, the plan to build a walk-in refrigerator.

The real key is to get them through the production to market process to the

end user quickly, and for the end user to use them promptly. I have some

customers who brag that they have my products for years. I can only shake

my head and say, that I intend for them to be used, not stored indefinitely

and I wouldn't use them myself after all this time. These are very old

customers who might have products from the first design incarnations (back

when I could leisurely hand stamp-emboss each label) and want them as

" keepsakes " since we have evolved into other packaging. As if I were Avon

or something. :-)

Jeanne also recommended here a while back to freeze your tinctures

(specifically lilac) and keep infusing more flowers the next season. I'd

never thought of that, but it also makes sense.

Perhaps a good project for the archives here or AGORA would be oil by oil

recommendations and estimated shelf life in different circumstances. Maybe

include recommendations regarding adding antioxidants, etc., along with pros

and cons.

Be well,

Marcia Elston http://www.wingedseed.com

" First of all, cultivate a contented spirit. A garden is a good place to

begin. "

Natural Perfumery & Aromatic Exotics Weekend

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