Olive oil containers

Enchanted


Joined: 20/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
04/11/2011 14:12

I am trying to find good quality oil containers that hold around 5ltrs, a bit like the containers from uk that are the catering size for buying bulk ketchup and mayo. These of course have a rubber seal in the lid so don't leak.

I wish to transport my oil to uk, and the yellow containers you see around are not robust enough. Any ideas please. Thank you

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
04/11/2011 14:19

Be careful how you carry it ..



Gave 3 x 0.5 litre bottles to my Australian friend .. Only had a backpack, took them off him at Larnaca ..



Don't carry as hand luggage, you could lose it ..

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
04/11/2011 14:22

I don't think the Customs in UK will let you through with it ...

Enchanted


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Message Posted:
04/11/2011 14:44

I always take my oil back to the uk, but all my containers are at the other end!.I fly BA from the south, and its not a restricted item for carrying in the hold. Not a problem importing it into uk if from another EU country so its OK. However there is always a risk of Greeks taking it away from you at the border, but so far so good. I dont take it all in one go, just in case I get stopped. Anyone else had oil taken away from them at the border?

Enchanted


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Message Posted:
05/11/2011 05:46

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andy2b123


Joined: 21/12/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 10:34

I always use the local 1 liter soft drink bottles (tonic ,soda ) they are very strong and go in the suitcase. Never had any problems.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 10:43

Mine is in a yellow container and it's a lot tougher than anything else I have seen, and it has a leakproof rubber seal. How are you transporting it?