How many times have you wondered how to store olive oil ? Or why are olive oil bottles dark? And what's the best container for storing oil ? Another recurring question is: why does oil lose its aroma when exposed to air?
The time has finally come to find out: today we will answer all your doubts about storing olive oil . What to do to preserve olive oil
To preserve all the organoleptic characteristics of olive oil , extra virgin or virgin, the first thing to do is keep it away from light, air and heat sources .
From a microbiological standpoint, extra virgin olive oil is a stable product because it is virtually devoid of water, but it is also unstable due to the fatty acids it contains. If not stored properly, factors such as light, oxygen, and heat can promote oxidation and rancidity .
This is why proper storage is important throughout the production chain: oil is an extraordinary product capable of self-preserving over time thanks to the richness of antioxidant substances (polyphenols) it contains, but it also requires attention and precautions to keep all its
beneficial properties intact .
Which containers to choose to store oil
The best containers for storing oil are made of dark glass, steel, and tinplate . These are the most suitable materials for protecting oil from light because they do not release substances when in contact with the product.
The Frantoio Oleario Pace oil bottles are specially made with darker and thicker glass, also to make the packaging more resistant to shocks .
Our cans , on the other hand, are made of tinplate, consisting of a sheet of mild steel coated with a light layer of tin, a safe material that does not transfer any of the substances it is composed of to the oil.
As for steel, it is the material used for the conservation of large quantities of oil, as happens in silos during the storage phase. At what temperature should olive oil be stored?
Another fundamental factor for optimal oil conservation is the ambient temperature : in ideal conditions it is between 10-15°C to prevent the oil from heating up or solidifying.
Remember: after having checked the suitability of the packaging , which is an integral part of the product and a guarantee of safety and hygiene , always look on the product label for all the information certifying the quality and declared origin of the oil you have purchased.
