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The Most and Least Fake OLIVE OIL brands
Posted on 11/8/13 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 11/8/13 at 12:22 pm
LINK
Another reason I'm glad I got a Costco membership
Also:
Very long and interesting UC Davis Olive Oil Report
quote:
The brands that failed to meet the extra virgin olive oil standards, according to this study: Bertolli, Carapelli, Colavita, Star, Pompeian. Eat Grown Local also reports: Mazzola, Mezzetta, Newman's Own, Safeway, and Whole Foods in this list; the data may be from the earlier 2010 study when more brands were evaluated.P
The real deal: California Olive Ranch, Cobram Estate, Lucini. Kirkland Organic, Lucero (Ascolano), McEvoy Ranch Organic are also noted by Eat Grown Local.P
Another reason I'm glad I got a Costco membership
Also:
quote:
However, it is true that freshness with olive oil is important, and a cheap but freshly-pressed extra virgin olive oil is better than an expensive one that's been stored for weeks before shipping, only to sit on a store shelf for weeks more. Regardless of where you live, the key is to check the bottle for a harvest date and make sure the oil you're getting is as fresh as possible.
Very long and interesting UC Davis Olive Oil Report
This post was edited on 11/8/13 at 12:23 pm
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Posted on 11/8/13 at 1:21 pm to Neauxla
I switched to the Cali Olive ranch brand a few years ago. It is tasty and grown/pressed/bottled in Cali, so you know what you're getting. COR sells a blended EVOO as well as a few varietals and an olio nuovo style unfiltered oil in he fall. Walmart, rouses, etc carry COR in SE LA.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 4:10 pm to Neauxla
Always remember the source. UC Davis is an aggie school between Sacramento and Napa, and hugely into oenology and other local agriculture. Most of the winemakers here in Napa are Davis grads. Olives, like grapes, grow well in the poor soil/arid climate here in the Napa Valley, so you see Olive trees everywhere, frequently along the roadside near vinyards. They are promoting local products, and backing it up with testing data.
That said, I just replaced some Bertolli crap with COR, before i read this! Feeling pretty sharp.
That said, I just replaced some Bertolli crap with COR, before i read this! Feeling pretty sharp.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 4:55 pm to Mung
It's funny you post that. I just picked some olive oil up the other night and liked the name so I grabbed that as well. I'd never even heard of it
Posted on 11/8/13 at 5:06 pm to The Cable Guy
a great label and good branding will sell a ton of product. I like it, but use it to saute stuff, so do not really notice a flavor difference.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 7:44 pm to Neauxla
I received several bottles from Oregon Olive Mill as a gift and each has been great. Tuscan, Arbequina, and some citrus infused that, when mixed with citrus vinegar and Mediterranean spices that came in the package, is so good we eat it for breakfast.
My everyday evoo is Lucini.
My everyday evoo is Lucini.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 8:02 pm to Neauxla
none of the grocery stores around me sell the good stuff
Posted on 11/8/13 at 8:42 pm to Neauxla
quote:The Kirland Signature Tuscany Olive Oil is the only olive oil I buy now. It's excellent and not at all expensive.
Kirkland Organic,
This post was edited on 11/8/13 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 11/8/13 at 9:33 pm to L.A.
I'll stick with my Big Lots first cold press olive-all. It's good stuff, right?
Posted on 11/9/13 at 4:58 am to Neauxla
I'm a sucker for Lucini
Posted on 11/9/13 at 8:08 am to weaveballs1
I use Bariani, it's a California company that also does balsamic and honey.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 9:01 am to kevv824
Posted on 11/9/13 at 9:11 am to L.A.
quote:
The Kirland Signature Tuscany Olive Oil is the only olive oil I buy now. It's excellent and not at all expensive.
Me, too. Started buying it years ago. In the dark glass bottle. Always good. Inexpensive. Nice looking bottle. Can't go wrong.
Costco seems to be the kind of company that goes out of their way to ensure that they have quality products.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 11:54 am to Jax-Tiger
I like the James Plaginol. But you can get John Folses at Calandros and it is grown in Donaldsonville. Pretty good stuff.
Posted on 11/9/13 at 3:46 pm to Martini
Where have you found James Plaginol?
Posted on 11/10/13 at 7:27 pm to LSURJP
Calandros carries it.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 8:54 pm to Martini
Went there today to get some and the big guy who is the owner said they haven't had it in years. Sure it was Calandros?
Posted on 11/10/13 at 9:08 pm to LSURJP
Www.trinitrolley.com
It was Calandros on Govt but its been awhile.
It was Calandros on Govt but its been awhile.
Posted on 11/10/13 at 11:02 pm to Neauxla
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:08 pm to Solicitor
done. added oil as well. 
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