lundi 27 juillet 2015

Organic Olive Oil: Knowing The Do's And Don'ts

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


Organic olive oil stands as one of the better oils in the culinary sense. There are many reasons for this, including - but not limited to - vitamins and monounsaturated fats alike. However, as good as this oil can be in certain scenarios, I believe that there are just as many ways in which it can be used wrong. For this reason, as well as others, I would like to go over some of the do's and don'ts to help people better understand how this product can be used.

Do look over details of each bottle. Organic olive oil is a product that consists of several details, which goes without saying. One of the most noteworthy is the harvest date, which should tip you off as to how long this product will be good for. After all, the average shelf life of a bottle of oil is two years. This information will help you pinpoint the best products, which goes without saying, but reading before purchasing is a method not to be overlooked.

Don't keep your oil in sunlight. If you want to talk about the common enemies of organic olive oil, apart from heat, it would have to be sunlight. One of the reasons for this, according to chefs and culinary experts in general, is that the taste of the oil can be affected. What will once be a fruity product, with something of a kick to it, will be nothing short of rancid. Its nutritional value will fall as well, meaning that this oil would be best situated in a darker area of your home in the long term.

Do your research before buying. Prior to buying a bottle of organic olive oil, it would be in your best interest to do research. One of the reasons for this is that many oils are not exactly "extra virgin," as different oils can be added to the mix. Simply put, this is dependent on the brand that you see in any store. As a result, if you're going to make the best investment possible, it would be in your best interest to conduct research ahead of time.

Don't be fooled by buzzwords. When you think about buzzwords, as it relates to food, I am sure that a few terms come to mind. "Light" and "fat-free" are just a few examples, and it's surprising to know that they can be applied to the aforementioned oil bottles, too. Given the fact that this oil contains fat, to some degree, it's not like these terms can be easily applied. With this in mind, try to look for products which keep terms like these out of the picture.




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