Olive Oil
Shelf Life - unopened 1 year; opened 3 months
Do
check the harvest date printed on the label and high-end oils to ensure the
freshest bottle possible (some labels cite an expiration date, which producers
typically calculate as 18 months from harvesting, but unopened olive oil can go
rancid 1 year after the harvest date.
Do
move olive oil from the countertop or windowsill to a dark pantry or
cupboard. Strong sunlight will oxidize
the chlorophyll in the oil, producing stale, harsh flavors.
Don't
buy olive oil in bulk. Once opened, it
has a very short shelf life.
Checking
for freshness - heat a little olive oil in a skillet. If it smells rancid, throw out the
bottle. This test works for all
vegetable oils.
Other
Oils
For
optimal flavor, replace these oils 6 months after opening:
Store
in the pantry:
Canola
Corn
Peanut
Vegetable
Corn
Peanut
Vegetable
Store
in the fridge:
Sesame
Walnut
Walnut
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