Extra virgin olive oil, a precious condiment e to keep it at best you need to use the glass that preserves aroma and flavor.
It is in Europe where extra virgin olive oil is mostly produced and consumed.
The olive tree is a tree that has its roots in Greek mythology, a symbol of prosperity and peace. According to Greek mythology, when the ancient city of Athens was looking for a divinity as a sovereign, Athena was chosen because she gave the city an olive tree as a gift. The tree provided wood for the boats, laurels for the winning athletes and, of course, oil as well.
Initially, it was stored in amphorae, then it was realized that such a precious food needed a container that was adequate.
And here was the chosen glass, hygienic container, convenient, economical and easy to carry anywhere.
But how to properly store oil at home?
Extra virgin olive oil fears the light and heat sources, as they can damage both the aroma and the taste.
Choosing to use transparent glass is not correct, since light accelerates the oxidative phase leading to the consequent rancidity of the oil.
On the market we find the oil preserved in dark glass bottles, which guarantee excellent shielding and protect the yellow gold from light. Let us remember that glass is permeable.
Even if the transparent cruets they are beautiful and allow us to observe the beauty of this seasoning, they will only worsen the quality of the oil in a short time.
Another useful tip is to store the oil in small glass containers to avoid contact with air as much as possible. Once the container is opened, the oil comes into contact with oxygen and, just like with wine, an oxidation process begins.
The glass protects the product, the environment and even your health ... "Glass the best"
Source: Miglioreinvetro.it
