The oil we use for cooking is a great natural preservative so its conservation properties become durable for many years. However, this same oil once it is opened from its own container, if it is not well cared for can result in a rancid taste, as if it were past. Apart from its flavor, its texture and color can be altered, so it is convenient to continue a series of tips and tricks for preserving cooking oil.
Our friends from CotoBajo They teach us every day the fabulous benefits of using olive oil. That is why today, we wanted to share in this post some tricks that will be useful to preserve the oils we use in the kitchen, but especially for those extra virgin oils that are susceptible to losing their characteristic aroma.
We must take care of our oil in the kitchen, especially when we talk about olive oil, since it is a real delicacy. Next, we detail all the healthy ways to take care of your qualities. And don't miss the end of the post! With more advice and, above all, amazing recipes to get the most out of our extra virgin olive oil.
protect it from light
It is one of its weaknesses, hence it is convenient to be stored inside a closet. Direct light is a consequence of altering its composition, so it is good for it to be in a dark or dimly lit place. Hence, it is totally advisable to buy oil in containers that are dark in color.
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Avoid the heat
Having a heat source nearby, such as the heat of the fires or in places where they exceed more than 22° are not good for their conservation. Continuous heat over time can cause alcohols to evaporate, especially in the case of olive oil, deteriorating its texture and causing it to lose its density. Ideally, the temperature should always remain constant, without humidity and avoiding air and light.
The container must always be kept closed
Olive oil has numerous components that act as natural antioxidants. Nevertheless, it remains susceptible on prolonged exposure to air over a long time. If so, the constant contact with oxygen will end up leaving it rancid and with an altered taste.
Take care how you store the oil
If the olive oil It will be consumed regularly it does not matter that when you buy it it is bottled in a plastic container. If the idea is that consume more slowly it is usually packaged in a glass bottle. The size also matters, since it is preferable to buy small bottles when its consumption is slow and it will not be consumed in a short time.
If you want to store it in a container after purchase, do not use copper or iron containers, ideally they are made of glass or the like. Nor warehouses containers near cleaning products or that have strong odors, since the oil has the capacity to absorb said aromas.
Use oil cans and learn how to use them
If you like to use oil cans it is important to know some tricks to keep the oil always optimal. It's fundamental always keep them clean and that the remains are eliminated. These remains may be rancid and the newly added oil could spoil.
There are oil cans that are always stained on the outside, where we will constantly have to be always cleaning and getting our hands dirty. There is an infallible trick so that your drip ends in something homemade that we can do. Consists in create a “belt” around the neck of the bottle with kitchen paper or absorbent paper. To be able to hold them we will use a elastic band
Over time, the paper will end up quite dirty and oily, we must replace it with a new one. If you think this trick is too crude, you can always use a nice paper, with some special color and with a succulent fold. Then you can hold it with a special rubber. It is a special trick to say goodbye to hands stained by oil.
Benefits of cooking with extra virgin olive oil
We leave you this wonderful article from our friends from Coto Bajo, where they will explain the great benefits of cooking with extra virgin olive oil compared to other types of fats.
And, so that you continue to get the most out of olive oil, we leave you with this small compilation to offer you the best recipes made from our cookbook with this fabulous ingredient:
Dairy-free lemon cake with olive oil
Great lemon cake for those who can't drink milk. It tastes a lot like lemon because it has skin and juice. Also olive oil.
Fig toast, cottage cheese, honey and olive oil
Fabulous fig toast, cottage cheese, honey and olive oil. Ready in less than 15 minutes and with only 5 ingredients.
Sponge cake with an orange and olive oil
To prepare this sponge cake with orange and oil we are going to have to follow very few steps. Very simple if we use Thermomix.
Brioches with olive oil, without butter
These brioches do not have butter. They are made with extra virgin olive oil and are just as delicious. We will make the dough in Thermomix.
Some very simple baked donuts made with sweet wine and extra virgin olive oil. We will prepare the dough in just 20 seconds, in Thermomix.
Low cholesterol cake with egg whites and olive oil
A delicious low-cholesterol sponge cake made with egg whites (without yolks), olive oil and almonds. A real delicacy that is also healthy.
We prepare our own canned tuna in oil in just 15 minutes. A simple, economical and very practical recipe.
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes
This spaghetti recipe is made in 35 minutes and using only our Thermomix. With simple ingredients we will make a healthy recipe.