Short and simple answer to the question "Does olive oil expire?": No, olive oil never expires and is always edible.

However, over time, the flavor and properties of olive oil diminish if it is not stored properly.

Below, I offer some tips, hints, and tricks to keep the quality, benefits, and flavor of your extra virgin olive oil intact. These rules are especially useful in summer, although they should also be kept in mind throughout the year.

Do not leave extra virgin olive oil exposed to the sun.

Very bright indoor or outdoor lighting causes a deterioration in quality. It is better to keep a small amount in an opaque bottle for daily use and store the bulk container where it is not exposed to light.

Store olive oil in a cool place, but never in the fridge.

You now have the answer to whether olive oil expires, but it can still spoil and lose its aroma, even if it remains edible. To avoid this, during the warmest time of the year, find a cool place but never the fridge. To keep olive oil in good condition, the ideal place is a pantry with a constant temperature of 14-18°C, both in summer and winter.

Always store olive oil in dark containers

You must keep it in dark containers. And glass is better, as it does not release harmful substances and does not become rancid like iron or copper... And always keep the container closed with a cap that does not contain metal parts that could rust.

Close the oil bottle tightly after each use

After each use, do not forget to ensure the bottle is well closed to prevent oxidation from the air and to ensure it does not absorb surrounding odors.

Do not use cruets and oil dispensers to store oil

Absolutely avoid the use of all types of cruets and oil dispensers. Even the best extra virgin oil is destined to oxidize quickly in these containers.

Proper storage allows extra virgin olive oil to maintain its flavor, aroma, properties, and benefits for a long time.

Unlike wine, oil does not improve with age; as they say around here, "new oil and old wine."

Oil loses its characteristics over time, but if you store it well, the degradation is very slow.

Now you know the answer to whether olive oil expires and the factors to keep in mind.

Almazara Real arrives at your home freshly bottled; if you store it well, you can consume it even after 18 months.