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Absolutely! Here’s a fun and informative article based on the intriguing idea: **”I always threw away the oil plug: a colleague told me what it was really needed for…”**
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# 🛢️ I Always Threw Away the Oil Plug… Until a Colleague Told Me What It Was Really Needed For!
We’ve all done it — opened a new bottle of cooking oil, removed that little **plastic “oil plug”** under the cap, and tossed it in the trash without a second thought. After all, it’s just packaging, right?
Well, not exactly.
Recently, during a chat in the break room, a colleague saw me about to toss one and said, *“Wait — you know what that’s actually for, right?”* What followed was a lightbulb moment that completely **changed how I handle oil bottles** in the kitchen.
Turns out, that little plug isn’t just packaging waste. It’s actually a **built-in pouring tool** designed to **make your life easier**.
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## 🧐 What Is the Oil Plug, Exactly?
You’ve probably seen it — the thin, flat, often clear or opaque **plastic insert** under the twist-off cap of vegetable oil, canola oil, or olive oil bottles. It often has a small hole in the center or a cross-slit pattern.
It may seem like just a seal, but it’s actually intended to serve as a **controlled pour spout**.
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## 🫙 Here’s What It Actually Does
When you remove the oil cap, instead of popping the plug out and throwing it away, try this:
– **Leave it in place.**
– Insert a **toothpick, skewer, or even the tip of a knife** into the center to **poke a small hole** or break the pre-cut slit.
Now, when you pour, the oil comes out **in a slow, steady stream** — **no glugs, no spills, and no overpouring**.
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