ADVERTISEMENT
Absolutely! Here’s an informative and eye-opening article for your recipe-inspired topic:
Oil Bottle Hack: NEVER Throw Away This Part of the Cap – That’s Exactly What It’s For! 🫒😲
We’ve all done it: popped open a new bottle of cooking oil, tossed aside that strange little plastic insert under the cap—and thought nothing of it. But hold on! Before you throw that piece away, here’s something you probably didn’t know:
That insert under the oil bottle cap actually serves a very clever purpose! And once you know what it’s for, you’ll never toss it again.
🔍 What Is “That Part of the Cap,” Anyway?
When you open a bottle of olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil, you often find a small, clear or white plastic disk just beneath the twist-off cap. Most people think it’s just packaging and throw it out.
But in many cases, that little plastic piece is actually a built-in flow regulator—meant to help you pour oil more smoothly, with better control and less mess.
🫗 Why It Matters
Without this regulator:
- Oil pours too quickly, often leading to overuse.
- You risk greasy spills on your counter or stovetop.
- It’s harder to get precise amounts—especially if you’re lightly drizzling.
With it in place:
- The oil pours in a steady, controlled stream.
- You use less oil, saving money and calories.
- Your bottle stays cleaner and easier to handle.
🛠️ How to Use It Properly
- When you open a new oil bottle, don’t remove the insert under the cap completely.
- Instead, poke a small hole in the center (or peel back a small section of the seal).
- Place the cap back on, and you now have a DIY oil spout!
Pro tip: Some inserts are even designed to flip and clip into the mouth of the bottle once opened—check yours before throwing it away.
