Storing Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Food storage in the kitchen is very important. When it is well done it is possible to preserve the taste and flavor of our dishes.

Extra virgin olive oil it is very important in the preparation of all dishes in the kitchen, therefore it is very important how it is stored so that it does not lose flavor, taste and aroma.

Storing Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This type of oil is absolutely natural, it is extracted with methods of pressing the olives without any addition of chemicals, it distinguishes itself from other oils for its flavor and aroma.

A good extra virgin olive oil must be fruity, if you bring your nose closer you should perceive olive odors, grass rubbed on the hands, almonds, artichokes, tomatoes, variable depending on the production area.

Other prevailing tastes

Bitter and spicy, these flavors are perceived by tasting it and can vary depending on the phenolic component of the oil, antioxidants. They are the same antioxidants that protect our body from cardiovascular disease.

I recommend, be careful, because if the extra virgin olive oil is not perfectly preserved it would lose all its qualities.

Let's keep it right

Never store it in clear bottles, it is essential to protect it from direct sunlight, always use darkened bottles. Never use plastic bottles, it would reduce its duration.

Stainless steel containers are the best. Store it in a cool and dry place at a temperature of 15 degrees around.

Other precautions

Always plug your oil. The Parfums, aromatic substances are volatile, therefore they would be lost if you leave your container uncapped.

Last but not least is to always check the deadline.

Conclusions

In our school of pizza makers, olive oil is an integral part of our program. We always talk about it during our professional courses to become pizza chefs that we carry out regularly every week of the year. If you are interested in our practical courses, there all information at this link.

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Store Garlic Properly. Food storage is very important, both cooked and raw. Poor food storage would lead to compromising proper storage.

L’Garlic it is used a lot in our kitchens, both raw on bruschetta and cooked together with food. It offers many benefits to our body, perfect for treating colds, influences and brings many other benefits.

Store Garlic Properly

This bulb has a very strong flavor, it takes very little to give the right aroma to dishes, many remove them halfway through cooking, because it often leaves a strong breath.

If after buying it we want to keep it in our kitchen in a perfect way, we will simply have to follow a few small tricks.

Let's see how it should be stored

Conservation is by no means a difficult process. Let's start from the beginning, that is, at the time of purchase. Make sure the bulb is hard, does not have any cloves that are already mushy and above all no shoots.

Once we get home we find the right place for storage. The perfect temperature is 10/12 degrees, this means that in winter we can comfortably leave it outside the balcony, perhaps in a paper bag that absorbs moisture, since humidity is the biggest enemy of these bulbs.

Away from the sunlight, to prevent the bulb from deteriorating.

Methods of preserving garlic.

With the arrival of the hot season, preserving garlic becomes more difficult, the heat is responsible for germination.

The only remedy to remedy this problem is the usual trick: Buy them a little at a time.

The fridge

Garlic should only be kept in the fridge once you have opened it. It is advisable to store it in a container to prevent the strong odor from spreading inside the refrigerator and contaminating other foods.

If you are among those who immediately separate the cloves from the bulb, know that in the refrigerator they last a maximum of one week.

Conclusions

Garlic is also widely used in pizzerias. If you are a pizza lover, sign up for one of our professional practical courses that we organize weekly in our pizza school. You will find all the information about ours courses at this link.

If you unfortunately do not have the time or resources to attend a practical course here at the school, I remind you that here on our site a fantastic "Online Pizza Chef Course" is available for everyone. You download it on your PC or mobile phone and follow it from the comfort of your home while sitting on the sofa. All the information During pizza online at this link.

You have already downloaded my latest recipe book which is called: NOT ONLY PIZZA? Do it immediately. You can find it here.

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Silvio Cicchi