Thursday, July 30, 2015

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

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


Organic olive oil, when used right, can be one of the best foods to add to your kitchen. There's no denying this fact, especially when you consider the vitamins, antioxidants, and monounsaturated fats which have been commonly associated with this product. With that said, it's important to know the proper ways to utilize it. With this in mind, here are some of the do's and don'ts that common investors in this oil should be mindful of.

Do survey every bottle's details. If you're going to purchase organic olive oil, it shouldn't have to be said that you're to look at every detail on the bottle. The expiration date is especially noteworthy, seeing as how the freshest products will be invested in. This type of information can be further expanded on by looking at the harvest date, which should be on the label as well. Details such as these are definitely worth looking at, as they help to make the best purchases.

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 let buzzwords affect your purchases. Food is no stranger to buzzwords, as I am sure you'll know after several supermarket visits. "Fat-free" and "low-fat" are just a few examples, which can be applied to labels for this oil as well. However, you have to know that these terms really don't mean much; if anything, they should set off signals in your mind, as negative quality may be seen. Hopefully these terms will not affect your purchases in the future.




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