Olive Oil Questions
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I have read this from oil marketers and even then was a bit shocked. But have you seen actual true studies? I have not.
Around here there are or were olive oil shops that had a wide variety of flavored oils that got people in the door but I just wanted the purest oils from Italy Spain Greece and California. Those taste so good it's pretty amazing.
Around here there are or were olive oil shops that had a wide variety of flavored oils that got people in the door but I just wanted the purest oils from Italy Spain Greece and California. Those taste so good it's pretty amazing.
From what I've read, the main problem with many oils is that they are spoiled or rancid by the time they get to you, and others are of an origin that is different from what the label says, i.e. "counterfeit" product. For the money, several comparisons have pointed to Costco Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil as the one to buy. We've been pleased with it.
Wonder what Popeye would have to say about this
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He would say...... Filter it with a torn MC. FL 820s .......................
+1 Costco carries a few different priced oils. Similar to their gasoline the stock rotates fast so it is fresh.
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Me too. Not interested in other flavors.
America's Test Kitchen recommends California Olive Ranch in their comparison. ATK is about as dependable as they come for these head to head tasteoffs.
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Thanks for the link!
I get from that, you should buy the smallest bottle and renew often.
I get the Simply Nature brand from Aldi. It has the certification mark and probably the best I've had for the money.
https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/certified-olive-oil-list
https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/certified-olive-oil-list
from what I have read, olive oil will last 12-18 months. So no, it would never go rancid around my house. I buy it by the gallon from Costco, lasts about 6 months max.
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The question is how old is it when you buy it. That is the question.
The real, undilluted oil is " Extra Virgin Olive Oil." Brand doesn't matter as long as that is on the label.
Kind of like approvals and licenses for motor oil?
All I use is California Olive Ranch oil. I read a huge comparison a few months ago and it was rated well. I like the taste and unless something changes Im sticking with it. There are so many blended fake Olive Oils out there it's crazy.
well given the way supply chains operate, I doubt much beyond a month.
that's not true. Apparently there is a lot of "grifting" in the olive oil world. Some of it is blends but they don't tell you. Unless there is some way of testing or certification, it's not necessarily even oilive oil much less "extra virgin".
I'm not a huge fan of the taste of olives or olive oil but on the rare occasions I use olive oil it's California Olive Ranch. Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is supposedly high quality and inexpensive. Always check the pressed/harvested date code on the container to make sure you don't get old oil.
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+1 to the Kirkland.
Secondary note, about a year ago I tried avacado oil. We love it. I don't use teflon so it's high quality stainless steel for most of our cooking. Even great for omelets. We cook a lot and different oils have their applications like peanut, vegetable, and sesame, but extra virgin olive and avacado are the most used by far.
Secondary note, about a year ago I tried avacado oil. We love it. I don't use teflon so it's high quality stainless steel for most of our cooking. Even great for omelets. We cook a lot and different oils have their applications like peanut, vegetable, and sesame, but extra virgin olive and avacado are the most used by far.
