Saturday, July 25, 2015

How To Purchase Certified EVOO

By Phyllis Schroeder


There are a number of olive oils that are sold at high prices, but are not genuine in its content. It can be difficult to find certified EVOO when there are so many brands to choose from. Yet there are ways to get the information needed so that the right decision can be made. Here are some things to consider when looking for the right oil to use.

Most products have a date that shows how long a person has to use them. This is something that should also be looked for when buying olive oils. If a particular brand or a group of brands does not have a date on them, then one should question the type of oil they are getting. The main reason for checking this is that olive oil is perishable.

It is also good if the date the oil was prepared and packaged is also on the bottle. This will show the consumer how much time they have to use the product before it gets rancid. There are a number of things that affect the longevity of the oil like contact with air, the color of the bottle, and where it is stored so these should also be taken into consideration.

The right price of the oil is also an issue in terms of getting the right quality. Many people look at the high priced oils because of the value that has been placed on cooking with olive oil. So some would assume that the higher the price the better it is. Yet, this is not the best way to evaluate the quality of an 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.

It is important to understand the competition that is out there so that one can make their own decisions on what is right for them. There are organizations that assist in this process by testing olive oils to make sure that they are genuine. By placing their seal of approval on various brands, one can be sure that they are not wasting their money.

There are some countries where the oil is simply bottled and nothing more. This can cause a person to think that the oil is really from a particular country when it is not. This is why it is important to be aware of what one is paying for and where their oil is coming from.




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