packaging and storage of VCO
Guidelines for packaging
• In selecting plastic bottles for packaging, always ensure that they are food-grade and do not
impart any flavour to the oil.
• Always ensure that the container (glass or plastic) is thoroughly clean and dry before filling it with
VCO.
• If packaging VCO in glass bottles with metal caps that automatically seal with a vacuum, fill the
bottle up to the top. Moisture in trapped air in the empty space may condense and cause the
oil to become rancid.
• Cover the container immediately after filling (Figure 58).
Guidelines for storage
• Store packaged VCO in an enclosed area with screened windows, protected from rain and
away from direct sunlight and materials with a strong odour.
• Keep the room temperature at 27°C or above, preferably with a dehumidifier