Coconut oil quickly goes bad in clear plastic or glass containers because of exposure to light. Even if you refrigerate the oil when you get home – how long has it been sitting in the direct light at the store? Coconut oil develops a slightly rancid flavor from light exposure which gets worse as time goes on. Omega Nutrition, smart folks that they are, package their coconut oil / butter in a dark, opague container. I’ve never tasted even slight rancidity from Omega’s excellent tasting oil. Note: it should be refrigeratered after opening.
Note: 9/2008 Now that I’ve moved away from WA I don’t seem to be able to find Omega Nutrition coconut oil. At the Whole Foods in Albuquerque, NM they have Jarrow Formulas Coconut Oil which is every bit as good and comes in a light-proof container. The trick is – it’s hidden in the vitamin and health products section – in the food section the coconut oil is all in clear glass jars. See I told you it was better for you!
