Olive oil has many uses and is a staple in many households. But its quality will gradually deteriorate over time. To keep olive oil fresher for longer, proper storage methods are important. From choosing the right container to the storage environment, every detail affects the quality and taste of your olive oil. Next, we’ll look at how to store olive oil. Hope these methods help you keep olive oil fresh longer in your kitchen.
Virtually all cooking oils go rancid. Olive oil also faces the challenge of spoilage. Light, heat, oxygen and time all affect the quality of olive oil. These four main reasons cause olive oil to develop odor or even go bad.
Prolonged exposure to light reduces the antioxidant content in olive oil. Therefore, many merchants choose to package it in dark green or opaque bottles. Avoid exposing the bottle to strong light to prevent it from smelling and deteriorating.
Olive oil left near the stove for a long time is susceptible to spoilage due to heat sources. High temperatures accelerate chemical reactions in olive oil, especially oxidation. We recommend storing olive oil in a cool, dark cupboard or pantry.
Too much oxygen can cause olive oil to spoil. When olive oil is exposed to air, it reacts with oxygen, causing odor and spoilage. Therefore, olive oil should be stored to minimize its contact with air to extend its shelf life. We recommend using sealed ceramic bottles to store olive oil.
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How to keep olive oil fresh?
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Store olive oil in a cool, dry place away from light and heat. Choose an opaque container, such as a dark green or opaque ceramic bottle. Try to use up your olive oil within 2-3 months. Once opened, the quality of olive oil will gradually decrease.
1 Pay attention to the shelf life
Olive oil bottles have a shelf life printed on them, usually two years. However, once the olive oil is opened, it should be used within 3 months. Olive oil is easily affected by light, heat and oxygen. Opened olive oil will oxidize faster, causing its quality to deteriorate. Therefore, to ensure quality, it is recommended to use it as soon as possible after opening.
Just like checking for milk, it’s a good idea to smell the olive oil before using it. Fresh olive oil should have a fruity and herbal flavor. If it smells like Band-Aids or crayons, it may have gone bad.
2 store in container
Storing olive oil in a ceramic bottle is a smart choice. Emile Henry oil cruet is made from high-temperature fired Burgundy clay. Not only are these ceramic bottles durable and scratch-resistant, they are also beautiful. The ceramic bottle blocks out light and heat, maintaining the flavor and freshness of the olive oil. Emile Henry oil cruet is dishwasher safe. Importantly, Emile Henry products come with a 10-year warranty.
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