Pantry Staples
Olive oil
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
Not needed — it clouds and thickens
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
Not recommended
Pantry / counter
18–24 months sealed, 3–6 months opened
Store it right
- Dark bottle, cool cupboard, away from the stove.
- Buy sizes you'll finish in a few months.
Signs it has gone off
- Waxy crayon or putty smell.
- Bitter, scratchy burn at the back of the throat.
- Flat, greasy taste with no fruitiness.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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