How to Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is a sensitive product. It must be stored accordingly. Just after two months of exposure to light, oxidation causes extra virgin olive oil to lose its high quality status and can no longer be classified as extra virgin. Storing extra virgin olive oil in a specific manner is an important factor in maintaining its powerful health benefits.

Things You'll Need

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Dark bottle
• Non-reactive dark containers
• Pantry

Instructions

1. Find the best packaging for olive oil. Look for olive oils that are in dark-tinted bottles, non-reactive dark plastic or metal containers. These containers will help combat oxidation.

2. Shop for the olive oil in the back of the shelf. The olive oil in the back will have less oxidation, specifically if you're purchasing olive oil in dark-tinted bottles.

3. Store olive oil in a cool place. This is especially important.

4. Place olive oil in a dark place. Store it inside a pantry or cabinet. Sunlight breaks down the chemistry of the oil. The sunlight can spoil it and lead to rancid olive oil.

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigeration should be avoided if possible due to condensation

Resources

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil- iGourmet
• Olive oil, extra virgin- WHFoods
• Olive oil's benefits left on the shelf- New Scientist