Brief
Olive oil should be kept away from light and heat, so the worst places are on a window sill, next to the stove or on top of the refrigerator. Instead, store unopened bottles in a dark cupboard or cool basement. Keeping it in the fridge is not a bad idea if it takes you more than a few months to go through an opened bottle. If it solidifies, it’s totally fine — it will clear up when it’s back to room temperature.
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