Stop Over-Pouring Olive Oil With One Simple Hack - Chowhound

You're not wrong if you find this hack to be a bit mindblowing. Many home cooks believe that the plastic pull tab that comes attached to bottles of olive oil is simply a safety measure, similar to plastic wrap, meant to keep out outside contaminants and prevent premature spoilage. And this is a part of the ring cap's function. The plastic pull tab protects against outside contamination by creating a seal that…