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Should
the olive oil be stored in the refrigerator?
No.
Storing olive oil in the refrigerator can cause condensation to form in the
bottle. Condensation/water in the olive oil will turn the olive oil rancid.
The best place to store the oil is in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed.
Always remember to keep it away from the stove and light. Resist the
temptation to place your beautiful bottle of olive oil on the windowsill.
Light and heat are the #1 enemy of oil. Oxygen promotes rancidity. Olive
oil is like other oils and can easily go rancid when exposed to air, light
and high temperatures.
What
is the shelf life of olive oil and vinegar?
Olive
oil will last about 9 months. Vinegar will last 3-5 years. Remember, the
only way it will last this long is through proper storage.
Can
olive oil be used in place of butter?
Yes.
Any recipe that calls for butter can be substituted with olive oil. Simply
follow the conversion chart that we provide in the “Recipe”
section of our website.
Is
the olive oil “First Cold Pressed”?
All
of our olive oils are first cold pressed. First cold press is a
chemical-free process using only pressure, producing a higher quality of
olive oil which is naturally lower in acidity.
Generally,
olive oil is extracted by pressing or crushing olives. Olive oil comes in
different varieties, depending on the amount of processing involved.
Varieties include:
Extra virgin
– considered the best, least processed, comprising the oil from the
first pressing of the olives.
Virgin –
from the second pressing.
Pure –
undergoes some processing, such as filtering and refining.
Extra light
– undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild
olive flavor.
When
buying olive oil you will want to obtain a high quality EXTRA VIRGIN oil.
The oil that comes from the first “pressing” of the olive, is
extracted without using heat (a cold press) or chemicals, and has no
“off” flavors is awarded “extra virgin” status. The
less the olive oil is handled, the closer to its natural state, the better
the oil. If the olive oil meets all the criteria, it can be designated as
“extra virgin”.
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