How to store olive oil after its opening: 4 conditions for the preservation of useful properties

Under the right conditions, the product is stored for a long time without losing the beneficial properties

I have been extremely fill salads with olive oil. Its usefulness is no doubt. But I was tormented by the question of how to store olive oil is a long period, that it has not lost its useful properties. I understand this, and I hasten to share with you the oil storage conditions for olives.

Retention rules

Condition 1. consumption time

The shelf life of the olive oil after opening limited. This is a perishable product, which is recommended to be consumed within 9 months from the time of manufacture.

Carefully read the label. Manufacturing date of Provence seasonings (so-called olive oil) should be no more than 3 months.

If you want to buy fresh produce, look for a date of manufacture on the packaging

Terms of use after opening the bottle:

• consumed within a month;
• opaque glassware - best suited for storage;
• do not use if the date has expired.

Condition 2. Where to store?

For long-term storage is necessary to ensure the right conditions:

• high quality products are the longest-stored in the glass;
• dark-colored bottle - the best container for olive oil: light destroys the useful properties - trace elements and vitamins;

Olive oil is best kept in opaque glass dish

Tightly sealed container keeps the usefulness of the product for at least two years.

Sometimes used tin in which is stored a long time Provencal dressing

If the oil is in cans, use this packaging delivers certain inconveniences. Therefore it is better to pour the liquid into a shallow container after opening.

Matt packaging protects the product against the damaging effects of daylight

Condition 3. The reasons that the oil deteriorates

The product can be damaged if:

• broken lid sealing - so provoked by oxidation with oxygen: the aroma is lost and there is oil rancidity;
• low temperature - accompanied by the appearance of sludge and loss of nutritional quality;
• High-temperature.

The photo - precipitate which appears from the influence of low temperatures

Condition 4. How to choose a place to store?

Oil thickens in the refrigerator? Is it possible to store olive oil in the refrigerator, because the low-temperature regime - destructive?

Instructions: vegetable oil should not be stored in the refrigerator - low temperature detrimental effect on their quality

The oil from the olive fruit can be properly stored:

• in a cool, dark pantry, cupboards;
• at a suitable temperature: +12... +16 ° C.
• away from heating appliances.

Where to store olive oil? In a cool, dark place

The useful olive oil?

As a bonus, tell, what is the use of a Provencal sauce:

• It has a positive help in the digestion process;
• easily absorbed by the body;
• accelerates metabolism;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• prevents loss of calcium;
• It heals wounds;

Accelerate wound healing process, if oil applied to the damaged skin area

• It removes harmful toxins;
• It reduces the risk of cancer;
• improves eyesight.

The price of olive oil is more expensive than sunflower, but it has more useful trace elements for health

By the way, how to store vegetable oil:

• Storage temperature - from +5 to +20 ° C;
• avoid contact with water and metals;
• use a glass bowl as a container;
• homemade bread store in a cool dark place, can be in the refrigerator.

To the dishes were as useful as possible, it is necessary to keep the right products

What if the product is spoiled?

If the shelf life of the olive oil expired - what to do with it? Overdue olive oil is widely used in medical, preventive and cosmetic purposes.

Moreover, applying it not only at home in the elite salons of beauty treatments using the most popular Provencal refueling and effective.

Mask, cooked their own hands, based on olive oil prevents dryness of hair

Foot massage using herbal oils will make a soft heel

Output

Now you know how it is possible to store olive and sunflower oil, and how to use it if the date comes to an end. Check out the video in this article to see visual instructions. If you have their secrets - share them in the comments.