Olive oil. 1. Is there any difference in quality between light vs dark appearance olive oil?

2. What causes olive oil to become rancid?Olive oil. 1. Is there any difference in quality between light vs dark appearance olive oil?
You should keep it in a cool dark place. Heat is what will make oil rancid.





Extra virgin olive oil has a different appearance from regular (not EV) olive oil, but it imparts a stronger flavor. I use extra virgin for flavor applications, but regular olive oil for when I don't want to impart such a strong flavor.





Your oil shouldn't be REALLY dark. That would be bad/weird.Olive oil. 1. Is there any difference in quality between light vs dark appearance olive oil?
1. Yes, there is. Darker versions, like extra-virgin, have a stronger olive flavor. Use them in salads and for drizzling on crusty bread. Don't waste it in regular cooking because the heat usually destroys that delicate olive flavor. Instead, use lighter olive oil for cooking.





2. Olive oil, or any oil, becomes rancid if subjected to a warm and humid environment. Store oils in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

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