what is the shelf life for olive oil?
<answer> 6 months <context> It can be as much as 3-4 years for an early harvest, high polyphenol containing olive variety which has been filtered then packaged in a well sealed tin or dark bottle then stored in a cool dark place by the grocer and consumer. Best to buy small quantities, use up the oil within 6 months. Any vegetable oil will go rancid with time. The oil is still edible but will taste bad. See our olive oil storage for a more lengthy discussion.