Some Interesting Facts About Olive Oil
By Wanda on Feb 9, 2008 in How To
Some interesting facts about Olive oil that you may not be aware of.
• In the United States olive oil is graded differently from the rest of the world as they are not part of the International Olive Oil Council which defines the standards and monitors production of olive oil in most countries around the world.
• This means that the IOOC grades do not apply in the US which has four grades of Olive oil - Fancy, Choice, Standard and Substandard. The quality is determined according to acidity, absence of defects, odor and flavor. Extra virgin may appear on labels for any grade of oil so it is no guarantee of the quality of oil you are buying in the US.
• Olives need to be ground within a day or two of being picked to avoid oxidation.
How Long Does Olive Oil Keep?
• Olive oil can go rancid so keep in a cool place and ensure that it is sealed properly.
• A good olive oil should last between 12-18 months however it is best used within 3 months.
What you need to know about Olive Oil
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1 Comment(s)
By katie on Mar 1, 2008 | Reply
In Andorra the olive oil ‘aisle’ at the local big supermarket runs the length of the store. I always bought it in 5 litre cans for about 25 dollars…and it was extra virgin, cold pressed and wonderful. It’s all I use to cook with.
I need to make a trip to Andorra….