Olive oil lid sealed properly?
Is this olive oil lid sealed and safe to use even though the side looks bumpy? It looks sealed at the top but do tiny dents or slight bulges on the side of the lid matter? It was covered with plastic but I haven't opened the metal lid yet. (Above the 'R' and 'O' in POUR OUVRIR).
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Olive oil bottles are not sealed for health reasons. I.e., olive oil is not processed through a sterile heat canning process.
The two primary reasons for sealing the bottles are to prevent leaks and to make them tamper proof.
The type of top in your picture is a 'Ropp Top'. It features a ring below the cap that will separate from the top when you open the bottle. This is a tamper-proof feature, as is the shrink-wrapped plastic applied over it. If the bottle had been tampered with, it would be evident and should not be purchased.
As long as your bottle has no leaks, it should be properly sealed and fine to use.
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Never put olive oil in a container that does not have a tight cap or some other method of sealing the container. Olive oil can be kept longer than most other edible oils. Although it can get rancid, olive oil is less likely to become rancid than other oils, especially if it is stored properly.Does olive oil need to be in a dark bottle?
FALSE! -Dark bottles and tins are best for keeping out light which can degrade olive oil quality, but olive oil is often sold in clear bottles so consumers can see what they are getting.What is the best way to store olive oil?
Keep the oil in a dark place, away from the stove and other heat producers. Put the remaining oil in the refrigerator, but remember that refrigerated olive oil will solidify and turn cloudy at cold temperatures. This does not alter the health benefits or nutritional value.Can olive oil be exposed to air?
Similarly, when exposed to oxygen, rancidity starts to develop and olive oil's sensory properties quickly and significantly decline. Exposure to light causes a substantial loss of antioxidants, especially tocopherols, and an increase in rancidity compared to oil stored in the dark.Fight with an Olive Oil Bottle • 3.24.19
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It is impossible to tell if the lid is sealed to food safe standards by looking at the pic. Why take a chance? Take the bottle back to where you bought it and request an exchange or refund.
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