Title: Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil | POPSUGAR Food
Headings: You May Be Buying “Fake” Extra-Virgin Olive Oil — Here’s How to Stop
Real Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
You May Be Buying “Fake” Extra-Virgin Olive Oil — Here’s How to Stop
The Problem
Why It Matters
If you're not buying the real thing, you're not getting these real health benefits.
Who Can You Trust?
What You Can Do
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Content: The average price of olive oil is $4 to $5 per half liter. To get quality, you should double that. Expect to pay $8-$10 for a half liter for a good, everyday olive oil, and up to $25 for nice finishing oil. Keep it stored in a dark cool place: Try keeping it with your flour and other dry baking goods. Resist the urge to savor your favorite olive oil: When you splurge a fancy oil it's tempting to save it for special occasions. Once opened, aim to finish your bottle of olive oil within 30 to 60 days, as it begins to oxidize like wine once exposed to air. If stored correctly and unopened, you can keep for up to two years. Buy smaller bottles: