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About Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).

Experience
I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.

Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

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Food Safety Issues - olive oil

Expert: Carol Schlitt - 4/5/2006

Question
Hello

Please may you advise if you can freeze olive oil?

Please advise asap

With Many Thanks and Kindest Regsrds
Louise

Answer
Hi Louise,

According to the Olive Oil Source: http://www.oliveoilsource.com/olivechemistry.htm

"Freezing olive oil will not harm it; it will actually prolong it's nutritional benefits and its flavor."

Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension

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