Know Your Olive Oil

Virgin olive oil is also made from cold-pressed olives, but it has a slightly lower quality than EVOO. It has a milder flavour and aroma and a lower acidity level. Virgin olive oil is great for cooking, as it has a higher smoke point than EVOO and is generally more cost effective if you use it in higher quantities each week. This is also the lowest grade olive oil you’ll find in our store!

Pure olive oil is a blend of virgin olive oil and refined olive oil. Refined olive oil is made by treating low-quality or defective virgin olive oil with chemicals and high heat to remove impurities. The resulting oil has a neutral flavour and is low in nutrients, but it is still a healthier option than many other types of oil.

Contrary to popular belief, light olive oil is not lower in calories or fat than other types of olive oil. It simply has a lighter flavour and colour due to the fact that it is highly refined and processed. Light olive oil is best used for high-heat cooking and baking, as it has a high smoke point.

Extra-light olive oil is even more highly refined than light olive oil, and it has an even lighter flavour and colour. It is best used for deep-frying and baking, as it has a high smoke point and a neutral flavour.