I have a bottle of outdated olive oil unopened. Can it be used in cooking?

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I have a bottle of outdated olive oil unopened.  Can it be used in cooking?

boulangere · Answer

Any rancid oil is distinctive. It will put you off your feed almost forever.

PieceOfLayerCake · Answer

Is that what rancid olive oil smells like.....

Joan W. · Answer

Thank you I will try it now.

hardlikearmour · Answer

As long as it's not rancid you can use it.  Smell it- if it smells like crayons it's rancid. If you're not sure, taste a tiny bit.