There are 4 major enemies of olive oil, experts say.
Heres how to protect your liquid gold.
What Is Olive Oil?
For everything frombakingandcookingtowhipping into a dessert toppingandshaking into martiniolive oil is a staple in many homes.
But when was the last time you took a moment to think about what olive oil is, exactly?
And just like that: Your 100% fruit juice (yes,olives are a fruit!)
is ready to pour, drizzle, and dress.
Why Is Olive Oil Healthy?
Out of all the plant-based oils, olive oil has the highest concentration of these monounsaturated fats.
Olive oil also has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help protect against heart disease and other ailments.
Does Olive Oil Go Bad?
All cooking oils go bad eventually, Profaci says.
Youll often detect floral, fruity, nutty and freshly-cut grass-like aromas and flavors.
Rancid olive oil wont make you sick, but it does have the potential to ruin your recipe.
Spoiled olive oil usually tastes dull, stale, musty, bitter, and/or sour.
Sometimes, oil that has gone bad might taste like a Band-aid or Play-Doh.
(Or what we imagine these might taste like.
We definitely advise against eating these products for reference!)
It might smell like crayons or the white glue you used to employ in art class.
No need to dispose of past-its-prime olive oil.
Spoiled oil still works great forcleaningseveral items around the house.
Since heat is one of those four enemies, should you store olive oil in the refrigerator?
Many organizations and experts, including the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA), advise against it.
Olive oil begins to congeal and form crystals when stored in cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
It will melt back into its liquid self once you bring the olive oil to room temperature.
So preserve your fridge shelf space for other items.
The Bottom Line
Olive oil isnt like fine wine; it doesnt get better with age.
Mori coaches consumers to be realistic with the amount of olive oil they purchase.
