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Should You Refrigerate Oil? - Tip of the Day

by Adeena Sussman, Posted Apr 16th 2010 @ 9:00AM

Knowing which oils need to be refrigerated can save you hassle -- and money -- as we approach the warmer months of the year.

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Ever been in an experienced cook's kitchen and noticed that their sesame oil's in the fridge? They're on to something. Fragile nut oils like sesame, walnut and hazelnut -- great for flavoring salads and adding a nutty accent to dishes -- are especially susceptible to spoiling if exposed to too much sun and heat, so keep them in the fridge (or at least a cool, dry, dark space) if at all possible. Cooking oils like olive oil and canola oil can be refrigerated, but if you go through a bottle in a few weeks, there's no need. If you've gone to a big-box store, though, and have large quantities, try to portion out a smaller amount for the short-term and store the rest in that cooler place. One note: if you've refrigerated an oil and it has solidified, fear not: just remove an hour before serving and it'll return to its viscous state.

Filed Under: Tip of the Day
Tags: nut oils, olive oil, sesame oil, storage, walnut oil

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Hann Solo

4-17-2010 @5:56PM Hann Solo said... lol you wanted serious comments about olive oil????
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lelah

4-17-2010 @6:50PM lelah said... The oil was ok, but ya lost me at the cheese thing!
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Bill

4-17-2010 @6:52PM Bill said... LOL Gary!!!
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