Choose a Bag in Box for your Extra Virgin Olive Oil

In recent years, this packaging is increasingly being used in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil world as well. But why should you choose a Bag in Box for your Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL PACKAGING HOW DOES THE BAG IN BOX WORK?

Translated literally from English, Bag in Box means ‘bag in a box’. It is the latest frontier in extra virgin olive oil packaging for larger quantities, which shows several advantages compared to the traditional tin can.

The Bag in Box consists of two main elements: the inner bag (bag) and the outer box (box).

• The outer box, made of cardboard, is used to protect the bag and facilitate its transport.
• The bag, made of poly-bonded plastic, is the part designed to contain our precious Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The oil is tapped through a tap that we extract from the box via a hole, as can be seen in the photo.

IS THE BAG-IN-BOX BETTER THAN THE TRADITIONAL CAN?

The classic bag-in-box cans have always been used to stock up on oil and transport it, as they are relatively convenient and robust even in shipping. Although, the downsides of this traditional packaging are as follows:

• Cans, although convenient for transport, are not the ideal solution for storing EVO oil. Once opened, oil in tins must be decanted into glass bottles, which must then be stored in a dark, cool and dry place (to prevent the oil from oxidising);
• As they are traditionally made out of tin, they tend to rust over time. This will alter the flavour and aroma of the oil;
• If close to heat sources, the oil in the tin will easily heat up, leading to faster oxidation.

Therefore, why choose a Bag in Box for Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Thanks to the anti-reflux bag and tap, the Bag in Box preserves the extra virgin olive oil in a vacuum, preserving the flavours and aromas of the oil for longer. Through the practical tap, the oil can be conveniently poured into a small container to be placed on the table, such as one of our Ceramic Jars. In addition, the outer box creates a kind of ‘air chamber’ that insulates the bag from the outside temperature, again protecting our oil from the danger of oxidation.

In conclusion, considering the previous points, we definitely think you should consider to choose a bag in box for your Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Your favourite ingredient will last longer and it will keep the original flavors that we intended you to taste.