Where exactly should you keep your bottle of olive oil?

There are four enemies of olive oil, she says.

While that might not affect overall quality, it can change the flavor.

different types of olive oil on the counter

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Crystals can start to form in olive oil when its chilled, according to theNorth American Olive Oil Association.

The tinted containers help keep out light and the tight fit keeps out oxygen.

Some people like the idea of a smaller, table-ready bottle with an easier-to-pour spout.

A hand holding a bottle of California Olive Ranch olive oil

California Olive Ranch

When Should You Replace Olive Oil?

Only buy as much olive oil as you know you will realistically use.

It might make sense to get the large one-liter bottle if you use it regularly.

Consider a smaller size if it takes you longer than a month or two to use it up.

Like all fruits, the olive oil should taste fresh, and herbaceous.