An olive oil bottle has a little plastic tab that can stop you from pouring too much oil – and people are only just realising what it’s for, with one person branding it a ‘game changer’
People are only just realising the true purpose of the little plastic tab on olive oil bottles – and it’s being hailed as a «game changer» in the kitchen. The olive oil bottle can often be a source of annoyance for home cooks, with many finding themselves pouring too much oil into their pan while whipping up dinner.
What’s more, there’s nothing quite as irritating as wasting precious cooking oil and ending up with your meal drowning in it. But this problem can be easily avoided by making proper use of the lid.
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It’s a common mistake to think that the tab with the ring is just an indicator to show if the bottle has been opened, leading most people to chuck it away once the bottle is open.
However, this little piece is actually more useful than you might think, suggesting that it might be worth keeping around, , reports the Express.
In a TikTok video originally posted by @foodies and later shared on X, the user shows how to master the hack by taking off the lid and the green tab.
Instead of throwing it away, they flip the tab over and pop it back into the neck of the plastic oil bottle, which creates small openings around the edge.
This means that when the oil is poured into the pan, it comes out in a controlled stream, giving you much better control over the amount used.
«Game changer,» the ‘Today Years Old’ Twitter account declared as they shared the video. The oil pouring tip has won applause from many viewers, with one person commenting: «That’s handy! They could have told us!».
The revelation sparked a flurry of reactions, with one user expressing astonishment, saying: «Wow. Never knew.» A third user was equally stunned, exclaiming: «Are you kidding me!?!»
One practical-minded individual chimed in, suggesting: «Manufacturers should be telling consumers how to use their products in the first place.» Another user confessed their surprise, admitting: «I never would have thought of this.»
One impressed user observed: «Sometimes I believe great engineering just goes unnoticed. Half our problems are already solved, we just don’t know that they have been solved.»
Ever wondered how much olive oil to use in your cooking? Now that you’ve mastered the technique of dispensing the perfect amount of olive oil, it’s essential to understand the ideal quantity for cooking.
According to Food Network, the key is to use just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of your pan, typically one to two tablespoons, rather than overdoing it.
The NHS emphasizes the importance of including a moderate amount of fat in a balanced diet, highlighting the healthy monounsaturated fats found in olive oil and similar products.
However, moderation is crucial in all dietary choices. Considering that a single tablespoon of olive oil contains 119 calories, and daily calorie recommendations range from 2,000 to 2,500, it’s wise not to overdo it.
