OLIVE GREEN, YOUR HEALTHY EVOO

Is EVOO superior quality? 

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is of the highest quality within the category of olive oils. EVOO must meet regulated quality and purity standards, and not exhibit any organoleptic defects.  

While the purity parameters are consistent, the main difference between extra virgin olive oil and virgin olive oil lies in the organoleptic analysis and some physicochemical quality parameters. EVOO does not present any defects, while virgin olive oil can contain a moderate level of defects.

What is cold EXTRACTED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL?

“Cold extracted” and “cold pressed” are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Both indicate that extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil was obtained at no higher than 27ºC. “Pressed” refers to extraction using a hydraulic press and is a term that is practically out of use, because, in modern mills, the extraction of olive oil is done by centrifugation, therefore, the most common and current description is “cold extracted”. 

Controlling the temperature below 27ºC enhances the final product’s quality. If extraction is carried out at higher temperatures, the oil loses aromas (volatile compounds), and its organoleptic characteristics will be inferior to oil extracted in the cold. 

 Cold-extracted oil is of higher quality. However, the yield is lower at lower temperatures than extraction done at higher temperatures. The cold-pressing process is used for extra virgin oils to maintain their quality, even though this results in a lower yield of oil.

Are Olive Green bottles 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles?

The bottles where our Olive Green is packed are 100% recycled [not applicable to label and cap] and they meet strict safety and quality standards.