How long olive oil stay good
I had got a big can of EVOO from sam's club it's been 3 months and I could use only half a can . Can I still use it or store it in a certain way that it stay good
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I had got a big can of EVOO from sam's club it's been 3 months and I could use only half a can . Can I still use it or store it in a certain way that it stay good
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I don't have any strong opinions on French oils. I know far more about Spanish and Italian ones. On imports read the label carefully. The USDA requires that the countries of origin for the olives must be listed. "Product of Italy" just means that it was bottled there.
He suggests to buy smaller sizes - enough to last you 3 months or so. You don't need to spend a lot but buy smart - good oils will have a processing date on the label, but most exporters to USA don't do that because it will show an obvious shelf life. Some better exporters will put on an expiry date though. Over 18 months from processing and the oil deteriorates.
Heat is also a factor. You should not sautée unless you add some butter or grape seed to it.
About $15-$30 is a decent oil ( that's a max 16oz colored glass container).
The other criteria for Extra Virgin is acidity. The International Olive Council (IOC) judges not just on taste but on acidity. It has to be lab tested for no more than 8% acidity. California's standards (COC) are even stricter; 5% acidity. California actually produces better oils than the vast majority of oils that are shipped to us from Italy.