Wow. They also make a soap that is absolutely luxurious. From what I learnt from this grower, I’ll never buy imported olive oil again. It’s not always smooth and easy going. what took so long to figure this one out? Buy from a farmer you can get to know and trust, and you’ll be set. I am lucky to live near one of the best. It’s hard to believe a retailer with such a positive reputation as TJ’s would sell such awful product. Producers in any market have to be paid fairly to produce superior goods. Karly Casey – Very true! The olive oil, which was locally grown and fresh, tasted awesome. Real European Olive Leaf Extract. I also believe anything beyond all fresh, uncooked food intake ought to consider fresh, raw, alive enzyme foods as important. You owe it to yourself to see what a real deal tastes like…at least once in your life. Sophie. This scam has existed for decades. Each capsule has more polyphenols than… Read on for the video and my original article from 2 years ago. Is anything untouched? “Good olive oil is often bitter, pungent, spicy, and slightly abrasive. Mr. Mueller did not happen to test the TJ Spanish oil. You can buy frsh olive oil here. <3. You will immediately taste the difference. We had a dozen oils, and a panel consisting of an importer, an Italian deli owner and a couple of eminent foodies: the results were so embarrassing and confusing the piece was never published. Anyhow, I put that book on par with things like Tomatoland for making me paranoid about anything for which I don’t know the source. For everyday use. Well, I’m embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t read this post carefully enough because I didn’t give the oil I bought the “refrigerator test” until AFTER I bought the entire gallon of it (we’d bought several small bottles of it before), so needless to say, I was quite annoyed to discover that it appears to be fake. I will post my findings and if I find any that appear to fall under the criteria you specified, otherwise I will buy from WFN. I would never have thought Cosco would have good EVOO. But the problem has gotten worse as technology’s gotten better. How about just saying there’s no reliable way to test store-bought fake and adulterated from real extra virgin? Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, Click here to get your $1 bottle of 100% fresh, real olive oil — a $40 value, Researchers at UC Davis find problems again with purity of imported olive oil, author of the go-to book on nutrition for fertility, http://www.truthinoliveoil.com/2013/08/trader-joes-extravirgins-and-floozies, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive_oil_regulation_and_adulteration#Refrigeration, http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=UmeXomzhd*M&subid=&offerid=275461.1&type=10&tmpid=1077&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.vitacost.com%252Fbuy-coconut, http://www.valleyfeversurvivor.com/facts.html, https://www.foodrenegade.com/your-extravirgin-olive-oil-fake/, How To Make Butter: Homemade Butter Tutorial, The Secret Ingredient In Your Orange Juice. I may have missed something regarding I’ve known for quite some time that the only two oils in Trader Joe’s that are truly extra virgin are their Kalamata Greek and their California oil. Berkeley Olive Grove 1913 organic EVOOs are shipped at the fastest feasible transit rate and packed carefully for protection, also avoiding likely transit layover days (weekends or holidays). I think Costco’s brand of olive oil was real olives, which is what I buy. The resources page on this site does not work for me on Chrome, I have to open it with Safari. The situation that unfolded in USA doesn’t come to a surprise to me, you just need to look at the statistics regarding the health and obesity of the American population and their addiction to junk food (McDonalds and KFC to start with) and how the authorities haven’t been taking any clear action of it. Superior oils and vinegar which they also sell online. I’m in a Cultural Anthropology class and in the middle of a project using John Ikerd’s article,”The New American Food System”. You must first disable your ad blocker or enable javascript for the page. Thank you for the article. Have you tasted it to see its quality? I was really disappointed that I couldn’t find the original in local stores anymore (March 2020) I agree that there are good quality producers of imported oils, but they’re usually sourced from individual farms or co-ops — not a major brand. Food It’ s ONLY for tasting, on salads, etc. Thanks. What is so ironic is that most Americans trust everything from the supermarket. And we live in America, this great nation where everything, it seems, is a lie? Next I bought a dark-colored bottle of Spectrum brand Organic Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil, from Spain or Tunisia (per the label). It’s because we have labs now that can make fake oil taste almost as good (if not better) than the real thing. http://thefibroproject.blogspot.com/. ), you can easily detect one or more of these defects in ALL of their other oils. I remember buying Aria brand from Crete at Fresh Market. ~Tif. Once again, I feel betrayed! I have heard this too. I don’t know what I’d do without your blog to keep me updated! This oil cost twice as much os the Western Family olive oil, but I want the real deal. Freshness & chemical integrity are the 2 most important factors to know about when buying an extra virgin olive oil. And don’t know any local olive farmers! No longer just from California. Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. I live near an olive mill too called Queen Creek Olive Mill. It seems that is only reserved for small raw dairy farmers and fermenting food co-ops and cheese makers Since I can go to my local gas station and buy adulterated olive oil and FDA doesn’t seem to care. Exactly!!! A friend had a different brand of Organic olive oil she bought at Costco, so she did the fridge test. I will not buy or eat anything grown in Bakersfield, CA or Arizona!!! Is this just a “glitch” on your site? I used to live near them as of last year. I used to be of the oppinion that olive oil tasted awful. I had heard of this before, but didn’t realize the problem was so pervasive. It’s olive oil, for goodness’ sake! Learn how your comment data is processed. The importer went into a fugue after he was informed that he’d pronounced his own premium product “disgusting”; the deli owner chose a bottle of highly dubious “Italian extra virgin” as his favourite (it had cost £1.99 at the discount store TK Maxx); and both the foodies gave a thumbs-up to Unilever’s much-derided Bertolli brand. if it’s not about $20 an ounce, it probably doesn’t have any olive oil in it. McEvoy Ranch Organic. You only get the health benefits if its the real deal. So are some other locals. I wonder if it has the same benefits, and if it does, how much it costs. Olive oil is a $1.5 billion industry in the United States alone. Did not solidify in the frig. I called Bragg and had a lengthy discussion with the back-office, just last week (Jan2014). However, it should not be used for higher heat cooking, such as browning meats or deep frying. Thanks for all the good articles on healthy living. I season my cast iron with an organic vegetable shortening (non-hydrogenated). Uh, yeah. I saw it one your sponsor list! About 10 years ago here in the US I remember seeing some bottles with “crud” on the bottom at Kroger or at my natural foods co-op but none lately. I get mine from one of my sponsors, Chaffin Family Orchards. I’ve also heard that stuff from California is generally more legit; such as the Napa Valley brand. TifnGreg and Tara, I was just telling a friend today about the Kirkland brand at Costco. Just expressing a (pipe) dream of mine. Jenny and Ken we don’t need a website. There has to be other states besides the ones listed above that are safe. If a cooking oil is to be used, I can think of nothing better than a fresh and raw EVOO. And although it’s not an absolute guarantee (b/c gov’t and its committees are often corrupt or can be bought), a seal or guarantee of quality by the IOOC can also indicate quality. I’m going to attempt to find a legit olive oil at my local grocery store. Corto Olive I still need a good olive oil for salad dressings. The scandal isn’t just limited to Italy. Uh, yeah. I rarely use olive oil these days. I had no problem. There is NO COMPARISON between the taste of that ‘liquid gold’ versus commercially purchased extra virgin olive oil. But then you say to yourself, if it happened in Italy, who tells me It’s not happening in Spain? Like you, we encourage folks to read labels thoroughly, look for harvest and best by dates, and know how your oil was produced, and exactly where it comes from. I really enjoy your blog and your writing! Since the WFN oil comes from a small, individual locale, and since I trust Annette to have verified the source, I trust the oil she sells. The blended oil is then chemically deodorized, colored, and possibly even flavored and sold as “extra-virgin” oil to a producer. Authentic Spanish olive extracts from Island Family Farms™. Hi….please help . Crap first Honey, now oil ,,, I had no idea. I am going to end up getting 90% of my food online. I believe ultimate cooking temperature is a significant consideration regarding ultimate value of the food to the body. In season, online even. You should be able to tell from tasting. You know just by tasting. If it continues to burn, it is fairly likely to be olive oil. Consumers desire for unreasonably cheap goods is a huge part of the problem as well. Can it still be fake olive oil? I’ve had this book on my reading list for the longest! At least I feel better knowing I am not alone…. (6). Would love to hear what you find out. http://www.lucerooliveoil.com/2012-gold-medal-award-winner-extra-virgin-olive-oils.html. I was completely surprised. And businesses will discredit and slates anyone’s good reputation just to leap ahead. Think about it…. Carapelli Very interesting article! But, it is certain that if your so-called “extra virgin olive oil” doesn’t keep a wick burning, it isn’t extra-virgin at all, but instead contains refined oils. tell me Bragg olive oil extra virgin is fake or pure.I want it for treatment of my son but could not find pure olive oil in Karachi Pakistan. Organic certification requires a lot of inspection, so it stands to reason that buying organic might help? Can you give a source for your statements regarding GMO’s? I don’t believe your article is credible because it has no facts. Mueller’s book is deeply engaging, reading like a typical suspense novel or crime drama rather than a news story. And your taxes pay their salaries! That get’s me to another point: How can you tell what year’s crop you have? I wanted a free picture of olive oil being poured; that’s what I found. Peg Danek — They’re actually a really good store as far as sourcing organics and other foodie goodies. Only good quality olive oils will pass the test of being very pleasant when sipped like a wine…and this one does. Perfection is unattainable. For people like me who don’t have access to the good local stuff, this was a big help (found via http://www.CrunchyBetty.com): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/720875, THANK YOU so much for posting this link. Inevitably, now that it is so popular, some companies [from the 60 Minutes piece, above, we know the Mafia is behind this] have found a way to increase their profits from the sale of olive oil by – gasp! I just bought Bragg’s. Since no completely fail-proof test exists, here’s what I do to know I’m getting a good oil: I know my farmer. Is there anybody having identical RSS issues? I can’t afford to buy it every time because I use a lot of olive oil but I always have some on hand. Can’t tell if this is sarcasm or not, but I would put Costco and any other price conscious brand down as almost certainly fake. Hi the label on the bottle says cold pressed is that any guarantee that it’s real extra virgin olive oil? When the soil is disturbed these spores can become airborne and inhaled, sometimes hundreds of miles away from their original place of growth. They are not nutrient dense…, Norine Forrest Robinson via Facebook says. On the flip side, it’s quick, cheap, and easy to doctor it. Fake oil does taste fake if you’ve ever actually tasted the right stuff. In fact, the “off-notes,” the intense flavors that make the uninitiated screw up their faces actually indicate the presence of high levels of polyphenols” (those peppery compounds that make olive oil so healthful). There’s no actual info about this company other than what their pared-down website provides. Short of going to the cost of having your olive oil lab tested (not practical), be sure to buy from a purveyor who knows the producers they buy from, is very knowledgeable about olive oil and turns over their product quickly. You can visit their olive farm and see where they make the oil..all in the same place. Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the world’s great foods, the lifeblood of the Mediterranean basin, with a history inseparable from that of … When I heard about this a couple of weeks ago, I was wondering if you were going to mention anything about it. My Whole Foods olive oil did NOT become thick and cloudy after I put it in the ‘frig 6 1/2 hours ago. One of those interviewed asserted 75 -80% of the olive oil sold in America, is fake or at best diluted. Do you have any idea if Bragg’s extra virgin cold pressed olive oil is good? Back in 2010, UC Davis published information about adulterated olive oil (2). I read with great interest the above report. Karen, the most important thing is that you know where your olive oil comes from. There isn’t enough supply for the demand. If your oil passed the fridge test (it solidified), next do the taste test (5). NO vegetable oils are good. I’ve resigned myself to just trying to move in the right direction as much as we can, and hope there’s still something left for our children…. "Anywhere from 60 to 90 percent of the olive oils sold in American grocery stores … Rachel Ray I’ve started buying only Californian Olive Oil. Also it comes in a clear bottle, another bad sign. Awesome and knowledgeable people to talk to as well! As part of the tour we were given a taste test of a couple of different olive oils. What if it’s certified organic? Organic extra virgin all the way. California olive oil ranch is real. Buy from a farmer you can get to know and trust, and you’ll be set.”. And using the highest polyphenol olive oil for cooking (at <400 degrees F) best preserves the cooked food's nutritional value with a fresh and raw cooking oil. That’s not to say I think Costco sells quality, but I wouldn’t dismiss them just because it’s Costco. How can you tell if your olive oil has gone rancid? Creamy Mexican Cheese Dip — Without Velveeta! Suddenly olive oil prices soared, and formulations weren’t giving the usual results. I’m really enjoying the theme/design of your site. Its probably obvious that I have been reading a lot lately about the fragility of olive oil and the importance of it staying cool and dark. Buy from a local producer directly if you want real extra-virgin. I vouch for the Wilderness Family Natural’s olive oil because I’m friends with Annette (the owner). YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.. which is why I & millions have gone VEGAN & aren’T looking back, EVER..! It is produced by one of Spain’s best producers that has won the best delicate olive oil in Spain 5 times since 2005 and used at the Nobel Prize Award Banquet 6 times since 2006. I’m a happy club member). 2.If buying imported oil, where are the olives actually grown? Instead, it waves a lot of red flags. As we all know the United States is not a country, the United States is a business. Brands that failed to meet international and USDA standards for pure olive oil and are likely adulterated, The following brands met the standards back in the 2010 study, « Online & smartphone security: Fraudulent Email, A win in the GMO battle: Campbell’s will voluntarily label GMOs », Olive Oil: The Real Deal, or Adulterated/Fake, educate-yourself.org/cn/adulteratedoliveoilreport13apr13.shtml, naturalnews.com/035124_olive_oil_adulterated_canola.html, marksdailyapple.com/is-your-olive-oil-really-olive-oil/#axzz2rB8cd6rS, foodrenegade.com/your-extravirgin-olive-oil-fake, foodrenegade.com/how-tell-if-your-olive-oil-fake, nytimes.com/2011/12/08/books/extra-virginity-by-tom-mueller-a-word-on-olive-oil-review.html?_r=0, cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-overtime-how-to-buy-olive-oil. Rather, it’s their supplier’s.” This is pure, unadulterated poppycock: ALL major marketers have a representative on site at a supplier, to watch over quality control, use of agreed-upon ingredients, and use of manufacturing methods and processes. by Catherine Haug, Jan 22, 2014; updated & re-published Jan 3, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons). Kern County (Bakersfield) is the most heavily endemic area in California. I think EVOO is over-rated anyway. bottle. Some of us are deluded into thinking we can taste the difference between real olive oil and fake olive oil. OL130 | 8001-25-0. Also, you might let it sit in there longer. Thank you so much for posting about this! But is it unrefined which means it has all the health properties? The scandal isn’t just limited to Italy. Also, I really like the sound of Chaffin Family Farms. I trust them and the olive oil tastes fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this! through troubles with your RSS. I have recently begun using Avocado oil. California Olive Ranch 5.0 out of 5 stars Spectrum Organic Olive Oil Extra Virgin. I really enjoyed Mueller’s book! We use the Kirkland brand of Organic EVOO. This is wonderful! Because ‘they’ say so? Try Californian or Greek olive oils instead–they’re tastier. They used to take the olives to be pressed and the result would always be a dark green oil that was cloudy for a while. The fraud is usually at the level before the distributors, with the various organized crime families creating or adulterating fake olive oil to sell to distributors. A great economical buy but I can’t afford that right now as an upfront investment. Many thanks for sharing! It is great for salad dressings and marinades, and for medium-low heat cooking, such as sautéing or braising. on Shop Real Simple. Thanks!! You are correct to state that most people want the “extra-virgin ” olive oil, thinking they are getting the real thing. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Been hearing rumors about this over the last year. I tried one bottle in Feb of this year, left it in for a week. I'll be honest. Good info to know, though. I buy Trader Joe’s Organic Spanish EVOO. Founder and CEO of Food Renegade, Kristen Michaelis CNC has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2008. This is enlightening. I didn’t even bother to do the taste test because the fridge test was fairly definitive. I’ve switched over to pastured butter and palm oil for cooking. How about jovial olive oil. Eric Walters — Well, the deal is, this olive oil is still seen as “safe”. It looks just as clear sitting in the frige today as it did sitting on the counter. This is really good to know and share – thanks. In simple terms, best to ask a few things to help assure you are actually getting quality, fresh extra virgin olive oil: I know it can travel long distance as well. I want your email address. As much as I would love to have a Trader Joe’s near me, their olive oil almost always fails the refrigerator test from what I hear. That’s because adulterated oils may also become thick and cloudy in the refrigerator. It doesn’t specifically speak about “seasonable eating”, but how we have become disconnected from our food sources. Whole Foods The problem with these articles is that the “Italian olives” come from Spain. I’d put more faith in this article ..if it was not so vague and not pushing a product. Overall, It’s a sad situation, and under covers how greed and money can turn an honest farmer into a criminal. So apparently that test supports the allegation above that it is not olive oil! I’m one of the lucky ones who gets to buy locally produced olive oil. It should start with a mildly grassy aroma. Pompeian I recently turned my back on olive oil with the belief that something was very wrong with it. Every bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Trader Joe’s is from the first crush first press of the current crop. It comes in a tall dark bottle. Required fields are marked *. Thrilled to read posts like yours that help educate folks on the industry. While she adores hats & happy skirts, nothing inspires her quite like geeking out over nutrition & sustainable agriculture. Being in New England there aren’t any local producers. I have never been the same. Full-spectrum. We have a few really great olive oil companies here. As for EVOO: Try this one sold by Kasandrinos Imports Lots of my friends says this is the best olive oil! Anyone have any experience with this brand? Authentic extra-virgin olive oil, he says, takes a lot of time, expense, and labor to make. corn, soy, safflower, canola and other inexpensive oils, most of which are likely GMO (1, 2), some with green coloring added to look like olive oil. We have a farm in the North Island of New Zealand. More than seventy percent of the imported oils failed. I feel like we can’t trust anybody in the food industry anymore. Immediatly after reading, I stuck both of my olives in the fridge. Tom Mueller would concur as found in his recent panel tasting: http://www.truthinoliveoil.com/2013/08/trader-joes-extravirgins-and-floozies. The biggest offender seems to be Whole Foods, but apparently, TJ also sells “natural” products, which, of course, aren’t regulated and can contain all the GMOs they want. 12 oz for organic EVOO for $11.99. Why gamble? I ended up buying the Bionaturae brand of Organic EVOO. There’ve been arrests in Spain, Greece, the entire Mediterranean, really.There are small-scale producers in Italy doing things right, just like there are producers here in the U.S. doing things right. I have also used Olea Estates as recommended in this excellent article, and talked to one of the sons of the owner – fabulous oil! Bette Mae Wirta Marceau via Facebook says. If you’re looking for U.S. based AND online, I also fully support Chaffin Family Orchard’s olive oil. Spectrum organic extra virgin olive oil first cold pressed. Also I misspoke, it is a 17 oz. Then I tasted it, and noted its peppery flavor. However, the test failed for her. I’m going to assume that some brands are better than others at certain times of the year. What about other oils? what is the best kind? They have mail-order. A very bad sign. Food Renegade, first thank you for posting. They are throwing away the opportunity to be a leader in selling quality olive oil, but they are failing miserably, asuming their customers are just as clueless as they appear to be. Those are hyper-endemic areas for Valley Fever / coccidioIdomycosis!!!! Does anyone know if Borges is authentic EVOO? Spectrum is my favorite brand of olive oil. 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