Is 5 litres of olive oil too much for home use?
Not if you use extra virgin olive oil daily. For salads, bread, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, soup, oven dishes, baking and frying, 5 litres will go faster than you think. The bag-in-box also helps to protect the oil well during use.
Most of our customers with a family use a 5-litre bag-in-box for about 5 to 6 months. But that heavily depends on daily use.
What do you use Caixeiro Origins for?
For daily cold and hot use. Think of salads, bread, tomatoes, vegetables, pasta, potatoes, soup, legumes, oven dishes, baking and frying. The oil is soft and lightly fruity, making it versatile without being overpowering.
Can I bake and fry with this extra virgin olive oil?
Yes. Extra virgin olive oil is perfectly suitable for normal baking and frying. Caixeiro Origins is particularly convenient for daily hot use because the oil has an accessible taste and comes in an economical 5-litre bag-in-box.
Is this olive oil also suitable for salads and cold use?
Yes. Caixeiro Origins is not just an oil for the pan. You can also use it cold over salads, bread, vegetables, potatoes, pasta, soup, or legumes. Its mild taste makes it a good fit for many everyday dishes.
Why is this olive oil in a bag-in-box?
A bag-in-box protects olive oil from light and limits contact with air. As you dispense oil, the inner bag contracts. This keeps the oil better protected than in an opened bottle or large tin.
Is this oil more economical than a 500ml bottle?
Yes. This 5-litre bag-in-box has a lower price per litre than most smaller bottles of extra virgin olive oil. That makes it interesting for those who use good olive oil daily and generously.
Is Caixeiro Origins an intense olive oil?
No. Caixeiro Origins is soft, lightly fruity, and accessible. The oil has little bitterness and a subtle peppery finish. This makes it suitable for people who seek quality but do not want a very sharp or bitter olive oil.
What's the best way to store this bag-in-box?
Store the bag-in-box in a cool, dark place, for example, in a pantry or kitchen cupboard. Do not place it next to the stove or in direct sunlight. Light, heat, and air are detrimental to the quality of extra virgin olive oil.
How long does the oil stay good after opening?
An opened bag-in-box remains better protected from air than an opened bottle. Preferably use the oil within a few months of opening and always before the best-before date. Store the box in a cool and dark place for the best quality.
