How to Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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So it lasts longer and keeps its amazing taste
Extra virgin olive oil is a living product.
It's full of flavor and health benefits — but it's also delicate.
If you don’t store it properly, it can lose everything that makes it special.
Here’s how to store it the right way 👇
☀️ Keep it away from light
Light causes oxidation and damages the oil.
✔️ Store it in a dark place
✔️ Use dark glass or stainless steel bottles
🌡️ Avoid heat
Heat speeds up the aging of olive oil.
✘ No kitchen counters near the stove
✘ No sunny shelves
✔️ Ideal: cool, dark pantry (14–18°C)
💨 Minimize air contact
Air = oxidation = lost flavor and nutrients
✔️ Always close the cap
✘ Don’t leave the bottle open
✔️ Avoid long-term use of open pourers
🧴 Never store EVOO in plastic
Plastic can affect the oil (especially in warm conditions).
✔️ Use glass, ceramic or steel only
✅ Extra tips
• Use smaller bottles if you don’t cook often
• If you pour into a cruet, refill it from a sealed dark bottle
• Use the oil within 12–18 months for best quality
🍃 Respect the oil, enjoy the difference
At Itaaliamaja, we only offer extra virgin olive oil from Italian artisans.
Always bottled in dark glass. Always traceable. Always fresh.