Olive oil, prized for its distinctive flavor and health benefits, is a fundamental ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, so you’ve probably wondered how many times you can use the same olive oil in your recipes. Would you like to know the answer? Read on!
First of all, it is important to clarify that if olive oil is used for frying, its subsequent reuse should be limited to other frying, and not for grilling or dressing a salad. Thus, it is not advisable either to mix new oil with other oil already used or to mix different types of oil.
With this in mind, the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) recommends that in order to make continuous use of olive oil for frying, it should be kept in good condition. For this to be possible, the following instructions should be followed:
- Store the olive oil in a suitable place, away from light to prevent oxidation.
- Preferably, use a deep fryer and cover it, because if there is no contact with oxygen, the oil will not spoil prematurely.
- The fryer also allows you to regulate the temperature of the oil, which should not be higher than 356ºF because toxic compounds can form in the oil.
- Do not fry too much food at once (maximum 200 grams per liter of oil) and avoid waiting for the oil to cool down between frying batches.