Is it possible to store olive oil in the refrigerator - why precipitate

Olive oil, despite its relative high cost, is becoming more accessible and popular. But, unlike sunflower, it is more capricious to storage conditions, and therefore can be inadvertently damaged and lose their advantages before the expiration date.

So is it possible to extend his life with a refrigerator? The answer is definitely no. So let's figure out how to properly store "Provencal seasoning" and what is fraught with improper storage.

Olive oil at home

The most common mistake is keeping olive oil near a stove or in the cold. Heat, cold, direct sunlight and air quickly spoil this valuable product.

Therefore, the best choice for storage would be:

• tightly closed containers made of dark glass,
• kitchen cabinet with opaque doors,
• constant room temperature (about 20-24 degrees).

Secret how to choose
The magazine purityis.decorexpro.com/en/ notes that the iron containers in which the product is found in stores does not reduce the beneficial properties of olive oil. But in a glass bottle, as a rule, pomace of a higher grade is poured.

How long is olive oil stored?

Closed olive oil, according to the expiration date, is stored up to 24 months. Nevertheless, on the shelf of the store it is better to choose oil that was spilled no earlier than seven to eight months ago.

Once the container is open, the expiration date is rapidly reduced. Subject to all the rules, it will last no longer than 1 month. If you break the rules, then the properties will disappear in just a couple of days, and the taste will go bad.

As we have said, a refrigerator will not extend the life of your oil for a day. In contrast, at low temperatures (below +12 Celsius) a precipitate forms in it. Of course, as soon as it is at room temperature, this precipitate will disappear, but there is a risk that the taste will be irreparably damaged in this way.

Tip
Experienced housewives recommend keeping the main supply of olive oil in a tightly closed bottle, and the “working” portion in a beautiful and small-sized container, which is always at hand, but not next to the hob or oven.

If you store olive oil correctly and do not give in to the desire to "stock up for the future", then you can pamper yourself and your family with healthy and aromatic dishes for a month. If bitterness appears, it is better to throw out the product - it has deteriorated. It is enough to find a dark cabinet away from the stove, and valuable squeeze will not have to be sent to the bin.