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Storage & Freshness

  1. 1. How should I store olive oil?

    Keep olive oil in a cool, dark cupboard away from heat and direct light, and reseal the cap after each use. For best flavour, use it within a few months of opening. Refrigeration is not required and can cause the oil to cloud temporarily.

  2. 2. How should I store cooking oil?

    Store in a cool, dark place with the cap closed, away from heat and light, and use within a few months of opening for best quality.

  3. 3. How do I store olives after opening?

    Keep the olives submerged in their brine in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Covered in brine they stay good for several weeks; always use a clean utensil.

  4. 4. How do I store leftover tomatoes or sauce after opening?

    Transfer any unused product from the open can to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for longer storage.

  5. 5. How do I store canned beans after opening?

    Transfer any unused beans to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Do not store opened product in the can.

  6. 6. How do I store canned fish after opening?

    Move any unused fish to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a day or two. Do not keep opened product in the can.

  7. 7. How do I store marinated vegetables after opening?

    Keep the vegetables submerged in their liquid in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use a clean utensil each time. Covered this way they keep for several weeks.

  8. 8. How should I store dried beans, rice and flour?

    Keep them in a sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard away from moisture. Stored this way, dry staples keep well for many months.

  9. 9. How should I store vinegar and balsamic glaze?

    Store in a cool, dark cupboard with the cap closed. These are shelf stable and do not require refrigeration; some natural sediment in vinegar is normal. Red wine vinegar should be refrigerated after opening.