How should I store olive oil?Updated 3 years ago

Keep HOLA (Heat, Oxygen, Light, and Age) in mind when storing your olive oils; these are the factors to think about in order to keep your olive oils fresh.

H—eat is the number one enemy of olive oil, leading it to oxidize and become rancid. So, how can you avoid this? One method is to keep your oils in a cool, dark place, such as a cabinet, which will protect your oil from the harmful effects of heat.

O—xygen is one of the main culprits that cause rancidity in your olive oils. One method for preserving the flavor is to keep the oxygen out of the bottle. Keep your olive oil at cool temperatures and in an airtight container that cannot contain oxygen to preserve its quality.

L—ight affects the shelf life of your olive oil, and it will survive longer if you keep it in a cool, dark spot away from light. If you want to store it in your pantry, you can also do so; make sure it is not exposed to light.

A—ge also affects your olive oil; unlike wine, olive oils should be used as soon as possible to savor the freshness and fragrance of its fruit.