How do you tell if something is rancid.

[yadonm]

I made a soap today with Shea Butter that didn't smell right to me. My husband said it smelled fine so I went ahead with it but I'm not sure. It doesn't smell right to me. Do you just go by your nose or dies Shea butter smell funky?


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[Obsidian]

Shea butter has a very unusual scent. Some people really like it, other not so much. I personally can't stand the scent of shea but I've never been able to smell it in finished soap.

 

[yadonm]

Perhaps that will be answer. I'm just not quite sure. It joust doesn't smell right.



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[Lindy]

Shea Butter has a really long shelf life so unless you stored it somewhere really hot and humid, perhaps in the sun, it should be fine....

 

[savonierre]

I taste it , it if tastes old or off I do nor use it.

 

[Lindy]

savonierre you taste it? You are a braver soul that I.... Mind you I make a lip butter that is almost 100% shea butter and it tastes okay.... hmmmm

 

[yadonm]

Thanks, I'm hoping that's all it is. I've only had it for a little over month and it's been in a cool dark place. It says it's pure, unprocessed Shea butter and maybe that's why?


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[AKjulz]

I use unrefined Shea all the time and I agree it has a pretty funky smell and I definitely have had some that has a much stronger smell than others. If you've only had it a month I would seriously doubt it's bad. I've kept it at room temp for a year or more with no problems.



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