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Is it a good idea to store olive oil in the refrigerator?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    Yes! Although it's not bad to keep it on the shelves, keeping it in the refrigerator will make it the texture of butter and therefore easier to spread on bread (if you like it that way!). It is also less messy to measure for a recipe. Just make sure it's not in a bottle with a small mouth, otherwise you'll have to let it "melt" at room temperature before you can use it!

  • 2 decades ago

    you don't have to store the olive oil in the refrigerator

  • Pobept
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    I don't but there should not be a problem doing this except it makes the oil thicker in the container!

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    The warmth in your house will actually degrade the oils molecular structure, so it won't actually be as good as it could be once the seal is broken.

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  • 2 decades ago

    It won't ruin it, but no it's generally not a good idea to refigerate olive oil.It's best at room temperature.

  • 2 decades ago

    If you decided to store it for 50 years:yes,otherwise NO!

  • 2 decades ago

    not in the refrigerator

    keep it at room temp.... but out of the light... keep it somewhere it is dark and it will last longer....

    UV rays are not good for oils

  • KathyS
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    It turns to gel in the fridge.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    no not really i always let mine in normal room temperature and it always tastes best in salad and others

    Source(s): expirience
  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    no it will make it hard

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