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Post by JCsMomma on May 10, 2005 5:31:06 GMT -5
How can you tell if olive oil has gone bad? Mine has a very pungent smell to it and I am afraid to use it...
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Katie
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Post by Katie on May 10, 2005 7:56:42 GMT -5
It's hard to tell from afar if it's rancid or not. How long has it been since you opened it? And also what type is it - pomace, extra-virgin, etc?
The less refined the oil, the more "fragrance" it will have. However, if it is a somewhat refined oil with a very strong odor and has been opened for quite some time....I would guess it's turned on you.
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Post by JCsMomma on May 10, 2005 8:49:35 GMT -5
it is extra-virgin olive oil and I have had it for a few months. This particular brand always smells stronger than the others I have used.. but this was really bad. I use olive oil as an eye makeup remover as well as cooking, and last night was the first time I have opened it in a few days and YUCK!
I am tossing it today...
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Post by selfheal03 on May 11, 2005 19:55:07 GMT -5
Hello fellow olive oil lovers! Okay, I'm feeling a little silly at the moment. It's usually recommended to use up olive oil by a month after opening it.
Peace
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