Plus, one thing you should never do.
“When it comes to storing oil, there is no one size fits all.
How to Store Olive Oil
“We should treat extra virgin olive oil like fresh fruit juice.
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I see plenty of people store their bottles of olive oil on the counter right next to their stove.
“Speaking of light, our dark green bottles are intentional!”
“I always recommend buying the right size bottle based on your usage rate.
“It will harden the coconut oil,” she shares.
She continues, “double-check to discard rancid or spoiled coconut oil.
I recommend storing sesame oil in the bottle it is purchased in.”
It’s also great to use as a base for ahomemade salad dressing.
“Neutral in flavor, safflower oil is great for dressings, baking, and cold applications.
High-oleic safflower oil has a higher smoke point, which is great for deep frying.
When it comes to other vegetable oils, the storage advice is similar.
“All oils have similar ideals for storage.
“This is why you tend to find vegetable oil in clear plastic bottles.”
Still, like olive oil, Mori notes that these oils shouldn’t be kept next to the stove.
Instead, they are best stored in airtight containers in a cool, dark place.
What makes these oils so delicate is their higher unsaturated fat content.
You should aim to use these oils as quickly as possible.
