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Can you substitute vegetable oil, in place of olive oil?
Yes, you can, it will just have a slightly different taste. Even better then vegetable oil is avocado oil.
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Do I have to switch out the oil to fresh oil each time? I've read "add more as needed," but sometimes the oil gets funky.
If it gets funky, then switch out the oil.
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Can I use olive oil instead of coconut oil?
You can, but coconut oil is best.
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I am trying to make ferrofluid and was told to mix vegetable oil with iron oxide. Will this work?
This would work, although true ferrofluid is not just iron oxide and vegetable oil.
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Can I use corn oil instead of vegetable oil?
Absolutely, you can use corn oil instead of vegetable oil, there's not a huge difference, so it won't change the recipe.
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You said the lye amount would change if you use the oil combination given in your above answer instead of soybean oil. But you did not list how it would change. Can you please clarify that part?
The amount of lye changes because the different types of oil react with sodium hydroxide (lye) either more or less efficiently. The chemical reaction that turns fatty acids and lye...
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How much lye do I need to use if I'm using 4 oz. of sweet almond oil, 3.4 oz. of jojoba oil, 3 oz. of avocado oil, 2 oz. of hemp seed oil and 2 oz. of peach kernel oil?
Soapcalc.net will give you the complete recipe when you plug in these amounts.
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Can I use butter instead of cooking spray?
Butter would likely impart a buttery taste to the mochi. You could try something more neutral, like plain cooking oil, instead.
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Can I add cooking spray to the mix if I don't have oil?
No, you cannot. Cooking spray is only to prevent foods from sticking to a pan. It's not a replacement for oil as an ingredient.
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Can reused vegetable oil be stored at room temperature?
Yes, you can store vegetable oil slated for reuse at room temperature. Store in an opaque bottle or other container, preferably glass. Keep the stored oil away from direct light...
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