Extra virgin oil looks funny

[lucca]

My sis has a large can of extra virgin oil which is kept in a very cold pantry. She decants into a bottle as necessary. When she went to do this yesterday, it was difficult to pour - on its way to solidifying - and had some white streaks in it. She presumes that the cold air has caused this, but does anyone know if the oil is ok and safe to use? TIA.

[Old_Geezer]

No. But I do know my fridge is rather cold, and a jar of olives in olive oil has become a jar of olives in white fat.

[lucca]

Old Geezer: do you mean no (you don't know) or no (it's not ok)?

[pastafreak]

It should be fine. The oil is just reacting to the cold temperature.

[EcclesCake]

It's fine, just cold. As the oil returns to normal room temp it will become clear and fluid again. No risk to health,

[shivvy]

I think it should be fine too. Bring it back into the warm and see if it returns to its usual consistency.

[jomifl]

If when you warm it up to room temperature it becomes liquid again then it is OK.

[heathfield]

The labels on some bottles of olive oil say that this will happen if they ger roo cold. Warm it, and it'll become clear again. It doesn't affect the oil.

[heathfield]

Wow! Five answers in three minutes!

[pastafreak]

And all saying basically the same thing... ;-)

[Old_Geezer]

:-) I meant no, I didn't know ;-)

[smurfchops]

Is there a Sell By date ?

[lucca]

Wow indeed! Thanks very much for all the answers - all identical too! Not sure about the sell-by date but sis is v careful. Really appreciate all the replies.