Best Oil Dispenser For The Table

Now that you have a better idea of the type and brand of olive oil dispenser to purchase, you might not know if an oil dispenser is really necessary.

With that in mind, we’ve answered some important questions about oil dispensers.

What type of bottle is best for olive oil?

When storing olive oil at home, you have to make sure that the bottle or dispenser will preserve the oil’s quality and extend its lifespan.

It has to have some important features, so let’s check them out.

• Make sure you use a dark-colored glass bottle that will filter out the UV light. To achieve this, an alternative to glass is to opt for a stainless-steel container or dispenser.
• Never use plastic bottles for your olive oil. This is because chemicals inside the plastic can enter the oil and produce toxins.
• Avoid reactive metal bottles, such as copper or iron, which cause reactions with the oil. This can make it dangerous to consume the oil.
• Ensure that the bottle can be closed tightly, such as with a lid or cap, as this prevents oxygen from entering the container and making the oil stale.

Should you use an oil dispenser?

You might think you can simply use the container in which your olive, or other, oil came in, but this is not always a good idea. There are many good reasons why you should invest in an oil dispenser for the kitchen.

These include the following:

• An oil dispenser makes it easier to measure the amount of oil you want to add to your cooking or meals. This prevents you from putting too much oil or splashing it all over the place.
• Oil dispensers are usually built to look stylish, which makes them more attractive to use than if you’re pouring oil out of a regular bottle or the oil’s original bottle.
• Oil dispensers prevent oil from leaking and spilling all over your tables, tablecloths, or countertops.
• Oil dispensers increase the lifespan of your healthy oils. This is because they’re usually dark to prevent UV exposure, while also sealing your oils securely to prevent oxygen from getting into them and reducing their lifespan.

How do you clean an olive oil dispenser?

You have to clean your olive oil dispenser regularly to prevent any remaining oil inside the bottle from going rancid. How you clean your olive oil dispenser will depend on the style and design of the bottle. Some dispensers can be disassembled for easier cleaning, while others are dishwasher-safe.
Generally, though, to clean your olive oil dispenser and remove any stale oil that’s stuck to its walls, you’ll have to first drain as much of the oil as you can.

Then, pour hot water into the dispenser to flush out the dispenser and its spout. Mix degreasing dishwashing liquid with hot water and stir in a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar.

This helps to remove unpleasant odors and it also works well to cut through the grease.

Pour this blend into the bottle and use a bottle brush if the dispenser’s design permits this so that you can scrub away any excess oil.

If you can’t clean the dispenser with this brush, you should close the dispenser and shake the bottle well.

Pour out the liquid and rinse the bottle well with water.

If it’s still not smelling or looking clean, you’ll have to pour in half a cup of the same solution and add a tablespoon of raw rice. Then, shake the bottle again to get the mixture to work. The rice will help to scrub away any excess oil.

You might have to repeat the above steps a few times until the dispenser or bottle doesn’t have any odors.

When cleaning your oil dispenser, remember to remove the spout of the dispenser and put this in the washing liquid we mentioned earlier, ensuring it’s completely submerged. Use a pipe cleaner to scrub inside the spout. Then, rinse the spout under some water.

Should you store olive oil in the fridge?

While you might think you should store your olive oil in the fridge, this is not necessarily the case. Olive oil needs to be stored at a temperature of between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit so that it retains its quality. However, if you find that your room temperature is warmer than approximately 65 degrees, you will have to refrigerate the oil to prevent it from becoming rancid.

Note that refrigerating oils is useful for long-term storage of all types of olive oil except extra-virgin oil. This is because when it’s exposed to cold temperatures these cause condensation that negatively impacts the oil’s flavor.

Very cold temperatures will make your olive oil bottle become solidified and cloudy. Although the oil becomes liquid again at room temperature and can be used as usual, over time exposing the oil to temperature fluctuations can decrease its freshness.