Our dear ally in the kitchen
also deserves special care when preserving it. Here are some tips that you can easily do for better
preservation of olive oil:
Light is one of olive oil’s main enemies, as if it fells directly on it, when olive oil is exposed
to light, it will oxidize and lose its properties. It's best to store it in opaque containers or
keep it in a pantry or cupboard and take it out when you're ready to use it.
Heat also accelerates the oxidation of olive oil, so it's best to store your olive oil in a cool,
dry place, around 65-72ºF. It is a mistake to leave olive oil on the kitchen counter near the stove,
so put it in a cupboard.
Air also negatively affects olive oil, so make sure that your bottle of olive oil is tightly closed
to prevent oxygen from entering it.