True or False: Can olive oil oxidize ?
Like most food products, and just like a cut fruit exposed to air, YES, olive oil is indeed sensitive to oxidation !
What are the main factors that cause oxidation in olive oil?
Air, light and heat
- So, here’s what you should do:
Choose an opaque bottle or, even better, a can — transparency is great for your eyes, not so much for your oil ! - Opt for smaller containers unless you're a professional chef or a heavy olive oil user. This ensures the oil is consumed quickly and avoids degradation.
- Store your olive oil between 10°C and 22°C. Avoid keeping it in a cupboard above a heat source, or near any source of heat in general.
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From Olive to Tin – Episode 5
From the ripening of the fruit to oil extraction, discover the different stages that transform an olive into exceptional olive oil.
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At the Heart of the Olive - Episode 4
Before becoming an oil-bearing olive, the fruit first develops its pit and gradually grows its flesh. Discover an essential stage in the secret life of an olive.
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The Birth of an Olive – Episode 3
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