How To Category: Olive Oil: Beyond the Bottle

From Extra Light to Robusto and beyond, Filippo Berio offers a variety of olive oils, each with different tastes and aromas. So, whether you want to add a little sizzle to your steak or brighten up your berries, you can always find the perfect one to complement your creation. Our pairing guide makes it easy.

Cloudy olive oil is usually not a cause for concern and is often simply due to the oil being stored in a cold environment, causing certain natural components to solidify and create a cloudy appearance; this cloudiness will typically disappear when the oil returns to room temperature.

Key points about cloudy olive oil:

• Temperature related: Most often, cloudiness occurs when olive oil is stored at below 7°C (44.6°F).

• Unfiltered olive oil: Another reason for cloudiness could be that the olive oil is unfiltered, meaning it still contains small particles of olive pulp which can give it a slightly cloudy appearance.

• Quality not affected: Generally, cloudiness does not affect the quality, taste or shelf life the olive oil in any way.

What to do if your olive oil is cloudy:

• Bring to room temperature: Simply let the olive oil sit at room temperature.

• Storage practices: Store olive oil in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight to prevent unwanted changes in consistency.

After cooking a big meal, do you sometimes find yourself with leftover olive oil and wonder what to do with it?

There are many ways to properly dispose of olive oil. Whatever way you choose, the process normally involves cooling the oil first, so it becomes solid, transferring it to another container if needed or composting it.

Can you reuse cooked Filippo Berio Olive Oil?

We do not recommend reusing olive oil for cooking. Olive oil loses stability each time it is heated, which starts the decomposition process.

How to responsibly dispose of olive oil?

Throwing it in the trash or pouring it down the sink can cause it to leak all over the trash can or lead to an insect infestation. Olive oil needs to reach a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit to become solid and when it solidifies in the sink it might clog up pipes. Even as a liquid, olive oil coats the pipes, making them slick and sticky. It can cause the pipes to capture other debris as it accumulates which might cause a blockage.

To properly dispose of olive oil:

Step 1: Allow the olive oil to become solid or freeze it

Once you are done with the olive oil, allow it to cool down. It will naturally start to turn into a solid. You can also freeze it.

Step 2: Move the olive oil to another container

If you are planning to freeze it, make sure to transfer it to a different container. Glass containers are not suitable for freezing as they might crack.

If you prefer to keep it in its original bottle, use a sealed container to prevent spillage.

Step 3: Use it for compost

To compost the olive oil, you can mix it with vegetable scraps, fruit scraps, leaves and other ingredients in your compost. Take small chunks of the solidified slab of olive oil and toss them in. Be careful as too much olive oil might affect organic processes.

Source: https://www.oliverandgrapely.com/how-to-dispose-of-olive-oil/