EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: GLASS vs PLASTIC BOTTLE
Dark Glass bottles are significantly better than plastic bottles for preserving the quality, flavor, and health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.
If you purchase Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil being sold in plastic bottles, then you really need to question why a top quality olive oil is being packed in plastic as this is not the Gold Standard for EVOO.
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Why Dark Glass Bottles:
- Light Protection: Blocks harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that destroy healthy antioxidants and polyphenols.
- Chemically Inert: Does not react with the oil or leach unwanted chemicals and microplastics into your food.
- Oxygen Barrier: Completely impermeable to air, which helps slow down the oxidation and rancidity process.
- Quality Standard: Widely considered the gold standard by food experts and producers for long-term freshness.
Why Not Plastic Bottles:
- Gas Permeability: Allows oxygen to slowly pass through the material, which accelerates oil oxidation and loss of flavor.
- Chemical Leaching: The natural acidity in extra virgin olive oil can interact with the plastic over time, potentially releasing petroleum-based compounds or microplastics.
- Poor UV Resistance: Most plastic containers offer little protection against store or sunlight, flattening the oil’s peppery taste.
- Consumer Consensus: Most users on Reddit agree that glass is vastly superior because plastic compromises both safety and taste.
You maybe woo’d by marketing strategies showing Olive Oil being squirted or drizzled from Plastic Bottles, but don’t be fooled; if the Olive Oil was being promoted as Premium Grade, Extra Virgin Oil, then it SHOULD BE IN GLASS – PERIOD!
Chefs are seen squirting olive oil into their pans or drizzling it over food, but you can be sure the oil in the squirty bottle was decanted from either a Glass Bottle ot Tin.
