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Why bitter olive oil – how it should not be stored – UNIAN
Yes, olive oil can spoil if not stored properly.
How can you tell if olive oil has gone bad? Yes, yes, this does not happen very often, but olive oil can spoil or simply be of poor quality. Maya Hirshbein, director of supply at Brightland, and registered dietitian Chelsea Edwards told Southern Living.
The best way to tell if your olive oil has gone bad is to smell and taste, they say.
“Olive oil should smell fresh and have a herbaceous, garden-like aroma. If your olive oil has gone bad, it will have a waxy, crayon-like taste. The simplest smell is that of play dough. This is usually the result of improper storage and exposure to harmful light, heat… .
