Organic Olive Oil: Knowing The Do's And Don'ts

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


If you want to talk about the best products for your kitchen, organic olive oil should rank highly. It includes all sorts of benefits, ranging from antioxidants to monounsaturated fats, which speaks volumes about its overall value. With that said, discussion should be made about the right and wrong ways to use such a product. With this in mind, here are a few of the do's and don'ts, designed to help you get the most out of this product as possible.

Do check the bottles. One of the primary points to consider, when it comes to organic olive oil, is the information listed on each bottle. For example, the harvest date will give you a strong indication of when this oil will be good for, seeing as how the average shelf life of this product is two years. You want to make sure that you have only the freshest products, which goes without saying. Looking over each bottle will ensure that this happens.

Don't let sunlight affect your oil. If you're a common investor of organic olive oil, you probably already know about the negative impact that sunlight can have. For those who aren't in the know, this type of element can affect the product in question. According to those who specialize in the culinary arts, not only will the oil's level of nutrition decrease, but its taste will not be nearly as satisfying anymore. Once you buy this product, keep it in a cooler, darker spot in your home until you need to use it.

Do your research before buying. Prior to buying a bottle of organic olive oil, it would be in your best interest to do research. One of the reasons for this is that many oils are not exactly "extra virgin," as different oils can be added to the mix. Simply put, this is dependent on the brand that you see in any store. As a result, if you're going to make the best investment possible, it would be in your best interest to conduct research ahead of time.

Don't be fooled by buzzwords. When you think about buzzwords, as it relates to food, I am sure that a few terms come to mind. "Light" and "fat-free" are just a few examples, and it's surprising to know that they can be applied to the aforementioned oil bottles, too. Given the fact that this oil contains fat, to some degree, it's not like these terms can be easily applied. With this in mind, try to look for products which keep terms like these out of the picture.




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