Post #761570 by AceExplorer on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 6:22 AM

On 2016-03-27 20:49, Jeff Bannow wrote:
I'm thinking I might be able to use my top-down drink mixer to mix the contents in the can, then decant it into a mason jar from there.

The challenge with that technique is that the natural coconut oil in Coco Lopez becomes separated (layered) in the can over time. Using a top-down mixer is an option, however due to the resiliency of the coconut oil, you still need to raise the temperature of the material before mixing and blending.

Open the can and try to mix it with a spoon initially, and you'll quickly see what I mean. Then look at ways to raise the temperature of the material and once it's softer you may be able to mix it any way you like.

For longevity of an opened can of Lopez, using a glass jar with a lid and storing it in the refrigerator is fine -- I have never had issues with freshness or anything. We make Painkillers fairly regularly, so my Lopez gets used fairly regularly. Refrigerating the remainder does prevent most of the layering/separation. I think that more speedy refrigeration would prevent separation almost entirely.

Alternative option: Some friends of mine have switched entirely to Coco Real because they dislike how the Lopez oils separate when kept at room temperature. I will re-check the labels of both in the near future to see if my preference for Lopez is still justified. I recall that Coco Real is more processed, especially to prevent separation of the oils and keep it squeezable right out of the white plastic bottles. The "Real" sure is more convenient though, and I don't look down on anyone who chooses to use it.