How to Tell Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Fake

📅 2024/01/25 👤 Agricultural Engineer Hosseini

Real vs fake olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest oils, but fakes are common. Key checks: smell (fresh, grassy, tomato or olive); taste (a slight peppery burn at the throat indicates polyphenols); colour is not a quality indicator; choose dark glass or tin, avoid clear plastic.