How To Get Certified EVOO

By Phyllis Schroeder


With so many brands to choose from, it can be a challenge to find the right olive oil for cooking. This is why a person needs to inform themselves on how to purchase certified EVOO so that they will not waste their money on something that is not real. Here are some tips to keep in mind when purchasing this type of product.

One way to tell if an olive oil brand is worth the money is by the date that is printed on the bottle. Since this type of oil is perishable, this can be a guide on how long one has to use the product. It is even better if the date on the bottle shows the consumer when the product was packaged as this is a better indicator of how long one has to use the oil.

If it is on a shelf for too long it could go rancid. In addition, one has to consider how the oil was bottled which can also affect how long the oil lasts. If the bottle is clear as opposed to dark, the light going through the clear bottle could shorten the shelf life of the oil. If it is stored in a place that is too hot this also affects the quality.

One should also be less concerned about the price since this does not guarantee a high-quality oil. There are many high priced oils that are not what people think they are. They might use a flag of a certain country to make people think that it is from that place when it might not be and use this as an excuse to demand a high price for the oil.

Yet, many times it is the lower priced oils that are just as good if not better. One has to consider if the oil has been tested which means there will be some form of certification on the bottle. This is the only way a high priced oil is worth the money. One should also keep in mind that if a particular brand is not selling, it is probably not the best.

One should also consider looking at research into the type of oils that are real and who is doing the research. There are many companies all over the world who are competing against each other, but not all of them produce genuine olive oil. When research is done, it is usually funded in part by a company that is trying to validate their business.

This does not mean that their oil is not legitimate, but it simply means that one should be aware of who is doing the testing and the research. If a consumer is knowledgeable about quality oils, they will know if the research is valid or not. It is also a good idea to stick with local brands or even local mills. This way, a person can know how olive oil is made and what to look for.

These are just a few things to keep in mind when looking for genuine extra-virgin olive oil. It is important to read the labels so that one will know what they are getting. Also, some research can be done on the various types of oils and their tastes and colors so that one will be acquainted with how a particular oil should be.




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