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Tezzbuzz Desk- If the oil used in the kitchen is not stored properly, it can spoil quickly and can also become harmful to health. According to nutritionist Lima Mahajan, the quality of oil depends not only on its brand or quality, but also on its maintenance.

Why is it important to keep oil in the right place?

Nutritionists say that even the best cooking oil can get spoiled due to oxidation if kept in the wrong place. This not only changes its taste but also reduces the nutrients present in it.

Correct ways to store cooking oil

keep away from direct heat

Never keep the oil near a gas stove or any heat source. Oil spoils quickly due to continuous exposure to heat.

Choose a cool and dark place

Always keep cooking oil in a place where there is no sunlight and the temperature is normal. Wardrobe or closed cabinet is the best option.

always keep the bottle closed

Leaving the lid of the oil bottle open allows oxygen to enter, due to which the oil gets oxidized and starts spoiling. Close the lid immediately after use.

These 4 things are the biggest enemies of oil

Due to exposure to heat, sunlight, moisture, air (oxygen) all these reduce the quality of the oil and the antioxidants present in it also start getting destroyed.

Why avoid wet spooning?

Many people use a wet spoon to take out ghee or oil, which is wrong. Due to moisture, the risk of bacteria growth increases and the oil can spoil quickly.

Which oils are best for high heat cooking?

If you cook food at high temperature then these oils are considered better. Mustard oil, peanut oil, rice bran oil, coconut oil, these oils remain more stable even at high temperatures.

How often to reuse oil?

Using the same oil again and again can be harmful to health. According to experts, cooking oil should be reused maximum 1 to 2 times.

Proper care of cooking oil is as important as its quality. Small mistakes can spoil the oil and affect your health in the long run. Therefore, always store the oil properly and reuse it only a limited number of times.