What is the best way to store Olive Oil ?
Buying oil in small sizes is a practical way to buy expensive oils. Oil shall be stored in cool dark area preferably in a can or a dark-colored bottle. Tinted glass, porcelain, or stainless steel are the best materials for containers; oil should never be stored in plastic or in reactive metals. Stay away from plastic containers as the oil can absorb PVCs. Air, heat, and light will cause olive oil to turn rancid (rancid is the flavor which is imparted in an oil after it has undergone the process of oxidation. Oil can be safely store at room temperature for some time but for best preservation the oil shall be keep cool at temperature between 12C and 15C (54 F-59F). If you have a wine cellar, store your olive oils there and keep a small amount in your kitchen. Always replace the cap on the bottle. Do not put olive oil in a container without a cap. Do not freeze the oil. Freezing will destroy the good nutrient and will increase the peroxides.
