About Olive Oil

Interesting Facts and Tips About Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is unique amongst vegetable oils in that it can be consumed in its natural state without any need for refining.
Enjoy EVOO as fresh as possible.
Air is enemy No.1 of EVOO – keep your oil as air tight as possible. If buying larger quantities, decant the oil into smaller containers to protect it from air until being used
Do not store olive oil in the fridge, it will solidify and condensation will promote oxidation.
Keep the oil in a cool, dark place.
Olive Oil is generally given a shelflife of 18 months.

Olive Oil is more heat stable than the highly polyunsaturated seed oils and can be re-used up to 5 times for frying.

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Contact The Secretariat at elouise@hortgro.co.za Choosing SA Olive Oil With ConfidenceOver the past few years olive oil has become a key ingredient in every kitchen and vital to the success of every meal.

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