METAL CONTAINERS THE BEST OPTION TO PRESERVE OLIVE OIL

METAL CONTAINERS: THE BEST OPTION FOR PRESERVING OLIVE OIL

Considered as a ‘superfood’ and essential in any self-respecting Spanish cuisine, the packaging of oil is essential to ensure the best quality and especially if we take into account this special and valued product. One of its problems is that, being a fat, it tends to oxidize with the passage of time and, above all, when it comes into contact with oxygen, which is one of its greatest enemies. Therefore, choosing the best packaging is crucial to maintain all the organoleptic properties of this liquid gold.

Among the many options we find metal packaging as one of the most attractive options within the packaging as it also gives the product a premium touch. Defined as light and compact, metal oil packaging has over time become associated with a higher level product.

Canned oil retains its organoleptic properties much longer as it is isolated from sunlight and heat. This is one of the conclusions reached by researchers at the Instituto de la Grasa, part of the CSIC. Specialists in the field determined that cans are the best packaging for oil, although they recalled that it is always best to opt for reduced packaging because we are talking about a ‘superfood’ that cannot be left for a long time waiting to be consumed once it has been opened.

From this institution also point out that while not opposed to the glass are betting on the metal cans as a better option because the goal is none other than not to let in light or oxygen.

Another technical advantage, they add from the Instituto de la Grasa that can not be overlooked is the high resistance to shocks, something that can not boast, for example, glass. The transport of oil packaged in cans is much safer and even, in its 5-litre form, optimises the logistical task by making much better use of space.

For potential customers, the cans have the added advantage that you can access a high degree of customization, both aesthetically and in the most commercial formats of 5 liters, 1 liter, 250 ml. In short, the tins maintain the properties of this important ingredient for Spanish gastronomy unaltered and adapt without problems to any need, even for the most demanding consumers.