The 7 things to look at before buying olive oil !
You like the’olive oil but you are a little lost with all these mentions, logos, abbreviations. Here is a small infographic that will help you see more clearly.
Here is the list of 7 points to look at imperatively before buying a bottle of olive oil.
Some points of vigilance to have during your purchase :
You will find in our practical guides on olive oil lots of advice on the subject. Regarding the label, here are some things to consider when choosing your oil.
The mention the reference “cold extracted” written in large, or “extra virgin“, does not guarantee a quality oil from a taste point of view.
If the olive oil is in a plastic container, it is an oil to avoid.
If the bottle of olive oil mentions (often in small) : EU origin or non-EU, this means that the oil is a mixture of various sources. Usually, mixtures of Spanish and Tunisian oils from intensive agriculture. So even on a bottle with a pretty Provençal village name, if there is written “EU origin”, you will not have a taste worthy of a good olive oil.
The absence of the mention “first cold pressing” is not important if the’olive oil has an AOC or AOP.
A mass market oil sold in large containers (1,5l) does it keep its benefits ?
Not really. The oil is sensitive to light and air as it oxidizes quickly. An oil in a plastic bottle that has been stored in very well-lit shelves is necessarily degraded and will lose a large part of its nutritional qualities and vitamins. : see our file.
Where to find quality oils ?
Nothing's easier, ProvençalBox is the specialist in high-end olive oil from Provence. You will find a nice selection of PDO oils classified according to their flavor : fruity green or matured olive oil.
Do not hesitate to take a look at the store : Olive oil shop