How To Protect The Flavour Of Your 20% Discounted Morocco Gold Olive Oil In The Summer Months

Summer is the season for long lunches, barbecues and fresh salads and there’s no better way to finish many of those dishes than with 20% Off All Bottles of Morocco Gold extra virgin olive oil.

But as temperatures rise, it’s worth giving a little thought to how you store your olive oil. Heat, light and air are all enemies of the delicate flavours and aromas that make a great extra virgin olive oil so special.

A few simple storage habits can help you preserve the fresh, vibrant taste of your olive oil throughout the summer months.

1. Choose a dark glass bottle

Light is one of the biggest threats to olive oil quality. Exposure to light can accelerate oxidation and gradually affect the oil’s flavour and freshness.

That’s why we are very proud of our dark glass bottles – which are such an important choice when buying and storing extra virgin olive oil. The tinted glass helps protect the oil from light, helping to preserve its distinctive aromas, flavours and natural qualities for longer.

When choosing your olive oil, look for bottles like Morocco Gold that offer good protection from light — and once you bring your bottle home, keep it somewhere dark rather than leaving it sitting in direct sunlight.

2. Keep your olive oil somewhere cool

Summer temperatures can be surprisingly hard on your kitchen ingredients, and olive oil is no exception.

For the best flavour, store your bottle in a cool, stable environment, away from heat sources such as ovens, hobs, radiators and sunny windowsills. A kitchen cupboard or pantry is usually a much better home for your olive oil than a countertop beside the cooker.

You don’t need to refrigerate your olive oil. In fact, storing it in the fridge can cause it to become cloudy or partially solidify. Instead, aim for a consistently cool cupboard away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.

3. Don’t worry if your olive oil becomes cloudy

Have you ever opened your olive oil and noticed that it looks cloudy, hazy or even has small white particles floating in it?

Don’t panic — this doesn’t necessarily mean your olive oil has gone bad.

Olive oil can become cloudy when it is exposed to cooler temperatures. Some of the natural components of the oil can solidify or crystallise, creating a cloudy appearance or small waxy particles.

This is generally harmless. If your olive oil has been stored in a cool place and becomes cloudy, simply allow it to return gradually to room temperature. It should become clear again.

The important thing is to remember that cloudiness caused by cooler temperatures is different from signs of spoilage. If an oil has developed an unpleasant, stale or rancid smell or taste, that’s a different matter.

4. Keep the lid tightly closed

Every time you open a bottle of olive oil, it is exposed to air. Over time, oxygen can contribute to oxidation and affect the oil’s freshness.

Make sure you replace the cap or stopper firmly after every use and avoid leaving the bottle open while you’re cooking.

It’s also a good idea to choose a bottle size that suits how quickly you use your oil. If you only use olive oil occasionally, a smaller bottle may help you enjoy it at its best rather than keeping a large, opened bottle for months.

5. Buy quality — and enjoy it

Extra virgin olive oil is at its best when it is fresh, well protected and stored correctly. But perhaps the most important tip of all is simple: use it!

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the fresh, fruity character of extra virgin olive oil. Drizzle it over ripe tomatoes, fresh salads and grilled vegetables, use it to dress seafood, dip crusty bread into it, or finish your favourite summer dishes with a generous splash.

At Morocco Gold, we believe a great extra virgin olive oil deserves to be enjoyed and appreciated — not hidden away in the back of the cupboard.

Your summer olive oil checklist

For the best possible flavour, remember:

1. Choose a dark glass bottle to help protect the oil from damaging light.
2. Store it somewhere cool and dark, away from ovens, hobs and sunny windows.
3. Keep the bottle tightly sealed when you’re not using it.
4. Don’t worry if it becomes cloudy after being stored somewhere cool — this can be a natural response to lower temperatures and doesn’t necessarily mean the oil has spoiled.
5. Use your olive oil regularly and enjoy its fresh flavour while it’s at its best.

If you’re looking to stock up on your favourite extra virgin olive oil for summer cooking, then now is the perfect time.

So whether you’re dressing a summer salad, preparing a barbecue feast or simply dipping fresh bread into a bowl of beautifully flavoured extra virgin olive oil, make this summer a celebration of great taste.