East End Pure Butter Ghee for Cooking, 500g

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It gives off a funny smell.If it tastes like old paint, putty, or something similar, the fat is rancid. If there’s anything else off about the aroma, assume that the fat is spoiled too. MCTs also reduce appetite, aid weight loss, and enhance cells at the mitochondrial level. This, in turn, lowers one’s risk for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and atherosclerosis. That said, let’s talk about two things that are normal for ghee and nothing to worry about. Melting Shelf Stable 】 Our Ghee is shelf stable with an extensive long shelf life of 2 years. Our Ghee jars are Vacuum sealed for Freshness. The lid seals on our jars are plastic-free and fully biodegradable. Our Ghee is laboratory tested too, for your peace of mind. Of course, if your ghee smells bad, toss it. You definitely don’t want to use smelly ghee as a skin care product. Ghee Shelf Life and Spoilage Summary

That said, ghee stays good for months even without refrigeration because it consists mostly of saturated and monounsaturated fats, both more stable than polyunsaturated fats. If you find anything else that seems off about the ghee, err on the side of caution. Better safe than sorry. Healthy fats that contain MCTs are highly desirable in the ketogenic diet. Thanks to the amount of energy they provide for all vital functions. Unopened ghee lasts about two years, no matter if you refrigerate it or not. After opening, ghee keeps unrefrigerated for about 3 to 6 months, and approximately a year if stored in the fridge. Refrigerating ghee isn’t necessary, but it helps the fat retain quality for longer, especially after opening. Open ghee keeps quality for about 3 to 6 months at room temperature and a year or more in the fridge. So transferring ghee to the refrigerator means you more than double the storage time.Unless you’re lactose intolerant, you can add Ghee to your keto-friendly recipes. It is best to use grass-fed Ghee when cooking, as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it adds sweet, buttery richness to meals while adding no sugars or carbs. Graininess is caused by melting and re-solidifying of the fatand is expected if you store your ghee at room temperature during a hot summer. Reduces Inflammation: Butyric acid in Ghee is a highly ketogenic short-chain fatty acid with anti-inflammatory effects. Rancidity isn’t the only possible sign that your ghee is spoiled. Let’s talk about others. How to Tell if Ghee is Spoiled?

But then again, one should only consume it in limited amount! An average (healthy) person should not consume more than 3 teaspoons (45g) of ghee per day. Vegetable ghee or Vanaspati is high in trans fat which makes it not at all healthy! So, just cross it off your shopping list! Our grandmothers and mothers always served food with Ghee and always believed that is the way to keep healthy. That indeed is true! Ghee is actually healthy but only when consumed in small amount. So, don’t go overboard in too much excitement! Ghee lasts for at least 1 to 2 years, but it goes bad if you store it for too long or in poor conditions. Melting ghee is normalif you store it at a warm enough temperature. Other fats like coconut oil or bacon grease behave the same way. GraininessIf you're not sure what ghee is then it's essentially just butterfat which is made by simmering butter to remove water content and milk solids. The butter used to make ghee typically has to be grass fed ( read our guide about grass-fed butter here), as this is what helps to make it so nutritious. Speaking of the nutrients organic clarified butter (Ghee) provides, it has Omega-3s and Omega-9s, beta carotene, CLA, antioxidants, and vitamins E, D, A, and K. Omega 3s and Omega 9s boost immunity, support heart health, aid in weight management, and more. Incorporating grass-fed clarified butter into your keto diet is super easy. Thanks to the versatility of Ghee. You can use organic Ghee in almost everything from morning tea to bread toast, sauté, and barbeque.

Store ghee sealed tight in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlightand heat sources. Choose whether you refrigerate it or not based on how long you need it to last, and make sure you seal the jar tight after every use. If you’re like me and think of ghee as a dairy product, not fat that’s more similar to oil than butter, the fridge might seem the natural storage spot. If that’s the case, good for you. Many brands recommend keeping their ghee in the fridge, especially after opening the jar. Stored this way, open ghee should keep quality for about a yearinstead of about 3 to 6 months if you leave it unrefrigerated. The impressive benefits of ghee include its ability to protect your gastrointestinal system, balance the cholesterol levels, provide additional energy, reduce inflammation in the joints, eliminate certain allergy concerns, protect you from various chronic disease, improve your eye health, strengthen your immune system. The most common way ghee spoils is by going rancid, which causes the fat to taste harsh and bitter, and sometimes alters the smell to one that might remind you of old paint or nail polish remover.If you take good care of the fat, meaning you store it properly, it’ll most likely last beyond the printed date and the mentioned storage periods. For a real taste of home, browse our Puddings and Desserts section and get tempted by all of the delicious food that you could have delivered to your door. Remember Angel Delight? Nothing could taste more nostalgic than this lovely whipped dessert and we sell so many different flavours! Ambrosia Devon Custard is another family favourite along with Ambrosia Semolina, Ambrosia Creamed Rice, Ambrosia Rice Pudding and Ambrosia Tapioca (remember that from school lunches?!). For that special occasion you will probably do what we do in the UK and go to your higher end supermarket to get that lovely treat to make your day. We recommend the fabulous Marks and Spencer Salted Caramel Sauce to add that special something to your ice cream or their White Chocolate Fudge Sauce - a real favourite of our grandchildren! Waitrose too can offer you those sweet treats - try their Seriously Chocolatey Dipping Sauce which is simply heavenly! Unfortunately, there’s no way of telling exactly how long past the printed date ghee can last. Because of that, instead of going with the printed date or any other storage time estimate, it’s better to use your ghee for as long as it doesn’t show any signs of spoilage.

Heart-friendly: A diet rich in grass-fed Ghee reduces the risk factors for heart disease in men and women. Ancestral Ayurveda Recipe 】 Our Ghee is made exactly as our ancestors would make it under the Ayurvedic recipe. This ensures that you get the maximum amounts of Vitamin A, D, E, K2; along with CLA, Butyric acid, Omega3 & Omega9 essential fatty acids. In a nutshell you will get all the gut healing and immunity building nutrients When scooping, always use clean utensils and never double dip. This way, you don’t introduce any food particles into the fat, making it much more vulnerable to spoilage.

Best for cooking: Ghee has a very high smoke point of 485 degrees, higher than most cooking oils, making it a great Keto-friendly cooking fat.