Through the decades that we have passionately worked in the Olive Oil industry, one of our greatest joys is connecting with our customers all around the world. Although it is safe to say that everyone loves Olive Oil,, because of its rich taste and undeniable nutritional value, there are many unfortunate common misconceptions and myths that have survived through the years.
So here are 5 things that you should keep in mind about Olive Oil:
- Olives are a fruit and olive oil is their fruit juice
Olives are a type of fruit called a drupe and EVOO is simply the juice of an olive after the water and solids have been filtered out. - Unlike wine, olive oil does NOT get better with age
Our advice is to use your olive oil quickly, especially after opening the bottle, (within 2 or 3 months) - The occasional “extra light” label does not refer to calories
It only refers to the flavor and/or color of the olive oil. - There is no correlation between an Olive Oil’s color and its flavor or quality
The color simply depends on the olive variety, where it's grown, climate and harvest conditions and it can range from pale yellow to dark green. - Unfortunately, olive oil decanters are not good for preserving its best quality
Even though you may love styling your kitchen with fancy decanters, we have to pass on the bad news. In fact, olive oil should only be stored in a cool places in an air tight container.
