Among the olive oils available in supermarkets, this one stands out. As per the experts at 60 Millions de Consommateurs, this organic product offers great value for money!
In the olive oil aisle, prices can range from $10 to a staggering $60 per liter. This massive price gap was highlighted by the magazine 60 Millions de Consommateurs. One might think that higher prices correlate with higher quality. However, this isn’t always true! The study found that some of the more expensive oils, priced around $20 per liter, sometimes showed signs of oxidation or even flavor defects. For this review, they analyzed about twenty commonly found brands in supermarkets. Among the top-rated, there was an organic olive oil with no defects and a good price-quality ratio. Here’s the scoop!
Oxidation, aromatic profile, composition, contaminants – the experts scrutinized all the essential criteria for selecting a good olive oil. The top performer in their analysis? A premium French oil priced, unfortunately, at a prohibitive $60 per liter. However, just two spots down, the magazine gave a score of 14/20 to an organic brand priced at $20 per liter, approximately $15 for a 750 ml bottle. Besides its flawless aromatic profile – no defects with a pleasant fruity and floral taste – it’s one of the few in the panel free from MOAH, a toxic hydrocarbon quite prevalent in these products. This is a significant point considering its carcinogenic properties. The product in question is the Costa d’Oro Bio – La Riserva biologica olive oil, which is the top unfiltered organic olive oil in Italy and the preferred brand of Italian chef Simone Zanoni! While suitable for cooking, using it this way might waste its exquisite flavors. It’s best enjoyed raw, drizzled over salad, burrata, or as a finishing touch on grilled fish. Its mild spiciness and refreshing bitterness will enhance the dish beautifully!
This test clearly demonstrates that price isn’t everything. Some very expensive olive oils disappoint, while others, more affordable, prove to be of excellent quality. The Costa d’Oro Bio is a prime example, with a well-crafted aromatic profile and flawless composition. Indeed, when it comes to olive oil, it’s better to rely on facts rather than appearances.