California Olive Ranch also sells an all California EVOO. It is more expensive than the multinational blend. When America’s Test Kitchen taste tested several brands, this is the one that came out on top.
I like the 100% CA reserve collection Miller's robust blend. But I now see a new 100% CA Reserve Bold & Peppery in an aluminum bottle that I'd like to try.
I was recently listening to this ol trucker, he was saying he's stood around waiting for his truck to be loaded & literally watched the packing plants put the same fruit & vegetables in "organic" boxes & packages as the regular boxes.
The olive oils with little flavor, I feel, actually serve a purpose. They can be used instead of any vegetable oil without imbuing a regional/olive flavor. I think that is why many olive oils in the USA are toned down. When I am cooking a dish that I want to add some zing to, I can grab one of the other olive oils that have more of a profile. I NEVER want to use canola, vegetable, or crappy seed oils in my cooking, which are so prevalent in the USA. So it is generally olive or avocado oil in anything I cook.
Yep. I cannot use olive oil or peanut oil in cakes, brownies, and some other pastries due to their flavor clashing with the final product's intended taste. So a bland flavorless olive oil such as Kirkland Organic would be the one for cakes, pastry, or a delicately flavored dish.
i have an olive tree in my yard. it's tiny and young.. but this is the first year it fruited.. only 2 little guys on the whole tree... but it's still cool.
I highly recommend trying olive oil extracted from the "Chetoui" trees that grow in northern Tunisia. These trees produce the highest levels of polyphenols in the world, thanks to favorable climatic factors such as a large number of daylight hours and many cold hours at night, along with the excellent quality of the Chetoui variety itself. I strongly recommend it to you and anyone else.
@@TrueFoodTV Welcome to Tunisia! You and everyone passionate about olive oil are warmly welcomed. In recent years, dozens of young entrepreneurs have made private investments in creating olive oil brands. Today, after adding value to their products, they are receiving dozens of gold medals worldwide, impressing judging panels. Indeed,
Ouch! Where do you live? I buy California Olive 100% California (or whatever treasure I find at TJMaxx) and I would never pay $20 for 500ml of olive oil. It gets used for cooking and is gone too fast.
Yellow label one with the horse , large container 34 oz can be bought at WM for $15. You might get the smaller container of this for $10 It doesnt seem to have the zing at the back of your throat when you swallow it. Ca. Ranch is OK as a back up, I prefer Partanna which WM sells , they have 2 versions 1 for $12 and 1 for $15 . The latter one is unfiltered which if you shake it up you might see bits floating in it. For years I bought the cheap brand WM brand yes less than $10 , but had no zing and was as fake as it could be,,, dont do what I did.
You should always test your “olive oil” by putting some in the refrigerator overnight and see if it solidifies. You will often find that the ones with stamps of origin coming from multiple countries are cut with other (unhealthy) oils that don’t solidify (do so at much lower temperatures). If your oil is multi-national like this they have obfuscated who did so, right? Real olive oil solidifies in the fridge.
Doesn't mean it is real olive oil if it was in the refrigerator overnight. Because they (producer) can push the nitrogen gas on the process while processing. 😊
Terra Delisa is rancid because the lids are not sealed properly. You just reminded me I need to contact them to complain. It’s gross. When you take cap off it just comes st8 off and lid does not screw back on. It’s rancid.😮
I buy the Kirkland Italian because Bobby Parrish recommended it, he has a UA-cam channel and goes to a bunch of stores and tell you what’s good and on sale.
I saw Bobby's video on the Kirkland 100% Italian olive oil a few months ago, and Bobby mentioned how the price had gone up, but luckily I found a bottle of it, and it was still priced at $17.99 I think it was. Then within a week the price was $24.99. I was so happy I scored a bottle at the lower price. Bobby did say the olive harvest had been terrible recently. Love Bobby's channel!
It’s really sad that olive oil companies make inferior product for the US market. I love peppery olive oil! I’m buying a bottle of the Cobram Robust 100% California for drizzling and dipping. Thanks for doing this taste test!
Way back in 2005 I toured Israel for a month. I went to an Olive Farm and learned a lot. When I returned to the States, I tested what I learned. Whatever olive oil you are interested in, bury a bottle in the cooler section at the grocery store and continue your regular shopping. It takes twenty minutes of cooling to see what you're looking for. If it truly is pure olive oil without being 'cut' with anything else, the olive oil will be cloudy and the viscosity changes, it becomes a bit thicker. I've used this technique ever since with great results.
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This only works if the viscosity doesn’t change, then it’s been adulterated, however, if it becomes thicker and cloudy it still may be fake as it may be mixed with seed oils that do become become thicker.
@engc4953 I appreciate your reply. But I'll stick with the information given directly to me by an Israeli that has been working their Olive Farm for many consecutive generations.
Want good or the best olive oil? Avoid those big markets...go to any Halal store, there you will find the best olive oil from Mediterranean countries which produces 95% of world's production. Italy, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Albania, Turkey...take the glass gallon and you are done. Enjoy 😍😍
You seem to have given Terra Delyssa the bums rush. So i paused the info you flashed by,then fully read it.This Tunisian company appears to take great care and pride in their product. I'm definitely going to try this Terra Delyssa.
Def try Terra.... please do. I am addicted 2 it. There is ALOT in their ooil due 2 being able 2 surviving and fruiting despite the rough conditions. I am not sure what this is called excelling due 2 hardship surpasses the typical average growing criteria.
@@Nickelson28 I've used the Kirkland organic Brand EVO and disagree on her choice Kirkland brand as I have used both and always went back to the organic. But to each his own.
@@rayvanacore4889 , thank you for the response. I am always concerned about the big bottle size of Kirkland and it's in plastic. Right now I go thru about a bottle a month but it's in a glass bottle and much smaller. The larger is definitely better price wise of course. I am of course trying to incorporate more into my daily menu with out tummy issues.
I have been buying the Kirkland Premium 100% Italian for years and use lots of it. However, some of the best olive oil I ever had was sold by a small Lebanese restaurant in Houston, Texas. The owners brought several cases of it back from their village in Lebanon. It had no label, was produced on a private estate, and had small bits of olives floating in it. Delicious!
I’ve heard that because Olive Oil is a monounsaturated fat, it will still break down under the heat of cooking. For this reason you can drizzle it over food after removed from the heat, but you should not cook with it. You should cook with saturated fats such as Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil that won’t break down under heat.
Thanks For sharing. My Pick is Kirkland 100% Spanish olive oil, along with the Tunisian . However it really does not matter if a person is going to pour olive oil on to a plate, salt & Pepper, herbs , garlic ,Balsamic Vinegar to dip bread in it. I seek out Spanish because of the age of the vines and some references in a book I read years ago written by a dermatologist . Grew up in France and west Germany and travelled to Greece and Italy in the 60's and 70's but for some reason later when I became a chef had no preferences until much later . I will try the other ones you highly rated and thank you for this educational tutorial. Merci Bien
I tried the Cobram Estate, its definitely better than the Felipo Berrio i was using. In the fall when the weather cools i plan on buying a premium brand like Nobleza Del Sur. Thank you much for your detailed and informative videos.
Terra Delyssa has been great, but most of all it has one of the highest polyphenol value for heart health. Goes to Turky and Greece. That brand goes back three hundred years.
Watching you drink olive oil out of a shot glass, brings back memories of my uncle back in Portugal 🇵🇹 drink shots of olive oil on a regular basis! The oil was processed from our olive trees… and in my unbiased opinion😉, Portuguese olive oil is the finest in the world.. but due to its scarcity, gonna have to settle for Kirkland 😤!👏👏👏well done!
I agree! I have migrated to Canada a few years ago and was very glad to find my favorite olive oil , the Portuguese olive oil there which tastes great. The brand is called Gallo (i.e. rooster in English )
I like the Kirkland 100% Italian from Italy what is was 23.99 when I purchased it so I don't buy it that often I stretch it out and make it last but thank you so much ma'am for giving us the breakdown of each olive oil and put in your time and effort to do research❤❤❤ Blessings to you and your family 💞💞
As a producer of olive oil in Spain, i loved your approach to review the products. Just as a comment, taste changes in one year from production and i love the pepper taste. Organic is not really anything different given we dont use chemicals in the process much less than oranges.
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Totally agree. If you want an olive oil with a grassy finish and a little burn after taste then look for an EVOO that is 100% Arbequina olives. Be sure there is a harvest date on the bottle NOT a best by date. The harvest date states when the EVOO was produced. EVOO is good for about 1 year. Here is one I found that is superb: "The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, a small California Indian tribe in Capay Valley, Northern California, grows, mills, and sells extra virgin olive oil under the brand name Séka Hills. The tribe's olive oil is used in over 200 restaurants, including Chez Panisse in Berkeley, and is also sold in specialty shops and upscale farmers markets."
Yes, Arbequina olives are fantastic. I love Unio evoo from Spain, made from Arbequina olives. Beautiful flavor. Hard to find Unio so I stock up when I can. (I'm Italian but I avoid "imported from Italy" oil because Italy keeps its best evoo for itself and exports lower quality oils. Sad to say.)
I studied online looking for a great tasting extra virgin olive oil. There are many overpriced oils online and so I continued to read. I finally ran across a blog about Partanna extra virgin olive oil and the reviews were fantastic. I found this oil can be purchased at " Walmart " which was quite a surprise and cost from $ 12 - $ 15 and so I purchased a couple of bottles. My first impression was OMG !!! It is produced by the Asaro family for generations and they grow, harvest and bottle their own oil !! If you have never tried it, grab a bottle and be blown away ! ( Partanna is Sicilian Olive Oil )
@@DanielPikulski They really are ! I buy Partanna extra virgin olive oil at Walmart and also purchase Partanna pitted olives there also. Both are great
I usually don't subscribe to channels on the first video I watch, but this was just amazing. Not only are you knowledgeable about your ingredients, but you also offer healthy cooking videos! And your attitude and charisma is just perfect!
I actually was already buying cobram estate for about a year now from Walmart, and I just came across this video, I knew it would be right at the top of your list, however I never shopped at Costco before and I don't know if the Kirkland olive oil is in a plastic bottle or a glass bottle, that is very important also, if it's in a plastic bottle than it's going to have leaching of micro plastics in the olive oil, they were correct to have a dark green or brown bottle to protect it from sunlight exposure to prevent the olive oil from getting rancid. If the Kirkland olive oil has a plastic bottle than the number one ranked olive oil in the video would definitely be cobram estate. 🙂
Your hubby has maintained his accent; mine sounds like he’s from back east lol. When we visit England you wouldn’t know his family was actually not just friends. Hope you enjoy the game on Sunday!!!
I used to buy the Kirkland Italian extra virgin olive oil. However, I switched to the Spanish because I suddenly found that the Italian oil burned my throat more than I liked. I like the Spanish because it doesn't burn my throat. Admittedly, I split the duties between cooking and salad dressings, etc. I just happen to have noticed the throat burn when eating a salad in which I used the Italian OO. Update: I just read an article that many find that Italian oil is better for cooking use, and Spanish is better for cold, or salad dressing use. And here I thought I was some sort of olive oil heretic. It looks like I'll avoid another stoning. Thanks for the informative, and somewhat validating video. Cheers.
I don't know how you're claiming these oils are in the ballpark of $10. For instance, even back in Nov. 2023, here in California, I was paying $17.99 for the Kirkland Signature 100% Italian. As of Apr. 2024, the price has surged to $27.99, and that's where it stands now-in the same month you posted your video. I can no longer justifying buying this or any other EVOO, as they've all suffered similar price surges.
@@whitehammer4082 Apparently, this is happening to all EVOOs b/c there's a global shortage due to extreme heat and drought. Spain, which is the world's biggest exporter of EVOO, had _half_ the yield this year that it normally has. I believe this kind of thing is also expected for other crops. Fun times ahead.
@@paulhailey2537 First, smaller size of what? Both KS versions have only one size. I'm talking about the same exact bottles she's using in the video. Second, why would a smaller-size bottle stay fresher? Makes no sense. Regardless of the bottle size, you should consume opened EVOO within 30-60 days to maximize the polyphenols, which degrade much faster once you've opened the bottle. This means you should match your _consumption level_ to this recommended consumption window.
Italian EVO is like cooking oil… bland and flavourless. My family owns its own olive trees and produces oil for our own consumption. So, I am speaking from experience. In this respect, the explanation given in this video (that producers tend to sell milder-flavoured EVO in the American market) is a good indication of what I’m saying. My family’s EVO is so much more flavourful than what is sold in North America. Also, a lot of olive oil today comes from tightly-packed groves of dwarf olive trees, which were bred for convenience of picking, rather for the quality of flavour of its olives. These produce vastly inferior oil. My family’s trees are the tall, ancient, gnarled variety, that were planted by my ancestors. They are the ones that produce the best, healthiest and most flavourful oil.
Grigoris Lefas extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressing. Olive variety Koroneiki "Kalamata", is a Greek olive oil in a 3Litre (3qt.5.4fl.oz.) metal can. Acidity=0.0%-0.5% and is the best olive oil I have ever tasted. I agree with your trial results with these tested brands. Nice work.
By pure luck, this info is actually useful for Canadians, too. Americans hardly are aware of our existence, but we have Costco & Wal Mart here, unlike Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, etc.
I use Terra Deltssa. Love it! Mostly because I researched that a dry arid climate produces a high polyphenol olive oil. Which is good for you. But I have to say I have never tried Kirkland and I don’t have a Costco membership.
I'm in China, and it is fairly easy (in Shenzhen) to find Betis Spanish olive oil. It lists everything except polyphenol content. The QR code seems to take me to a site that is inaccessible without logging in, giving away one's email address, but the oil at least has the fragrance, bitterness, and pepperiness one would hope to find. One concern with the Costco (and some of the larger sizes of mid-premium brands such as Betis) is the use of plastic containers. With what we now know of microplastics getting into us via plastic containers, I choose to avoid the Costco brand and others that are in plastic bottles.
True Food TV, I hope you try Atlas olive oil from Morocco, it is absolutely delicious, smooth fruity, buttery, and two coughs from the peppery bite. $26 per 750 ML dark glass bottle, pick date, single origin, right on the bottle. I have made 4 purchases of Atlas, and the product is stable from year to year. I drink two ounces, twice per day and this raised my good HDL to it's highest level on my life!
California olive Ranch produces different types of olive oil from different sources. The one I buy is 100% California grown and processed olive oil. Of course it’s $20 not $10, but it’s worth it.
I'm happy to see that my choice was rated number one. I follow a keto diet an use different types of oils. Olive oil goes on my daily salads with a touch of balsamic vinegar, I use ghee and olive oil (low temp) cooking.
I believe that olive oil is like wine, every years production can change the flavor of the end product. I think the producers should tie a name to each batch, so buyers could get the same bottle that they like hopping it was stored properly. Thanks for the information.
There is an Italian couple on UA-cam that did a review like this. They picked Partanna. I have been using it and love it! It can be purchased from Walmart for $9.97. I am curious as to why it wasn't wasn't included.
Right!? How is Partanna not in this video. I've been to Italy several times because my friend's mom is a chef there. The mom noticed how much I like olive oil so one day she came home with a bottle wrapped in paper and aluminum foil, no branding. It was from a farm nearby that only deals locally. With a huge grin she told me to try it. So I did. All I could do was look at her with an expression of amazement. She just laughed with joy. I don't think it can get better than that oil. Equal, probably. But not /better/. That said, yes - Partanna is quite good and I do buy it back here in Texas.
Steven Gundry mentioned that the EV olive oils that had the best nutritional value for gut health were the ones grown in less than ideal climates, i.e., more desert-like climates, because the olive trees produce some enzyme in greater abundance when they have to work harder to survive. The Terra Delyssa oil is grown in Tunisia, not in the lush areas of Greece, Italy, or California. I prioritize health over infinitessimal differences of taste, so that's the one I choose. (Gundry gets his proprietary oil from Morocco, I think.)
I buy organic Filippo Berio olive oil. On the bottle it states that it is packed in Italy with select organic extra-virgin olive oils from Italy Spain and Tunisia. it also states that Filippo Berio olive oils meet or exceed the international olive council's stringent worldwide scientific and sensory standards for quality and authenticity. I hope what it states on the label is true. I do like the taste of it...
(not a paid plug/comment) California Olive Ranch make several varieties of olive oil. It's hard to find in my area these days, but I think the 100% California is a pretty good EVOO. I've tried the one you have (Global Blend) and was not impressed. Cheers!
Really appreciate this video. So much. Many of us (like myself with grandkids and a child living with us) can’t afford more expensive oils on a regular basis.
I'm literally only three minutes in and can already see that you are genuine, fair and care deeply about your viewership base. Liked and subscribed. I look forward to combing through all of your content!
That was pretty entertaining! We need more robust reactions though! Also can do an episode on coffee? I mean America runs on coffee! Would love to see you travel to one of the countries and tell us a story from through your lenses! Btw just subscribed after watching you for a few years now. Keep it up!
I move 25 years ago to this country, and impressed to me how isolated this country was, listening un tv talking about olive oil like something just discovered, we have in Europe and all Mediterranean area 3.000 years with olive oil culture, by the way jus for statistics Spain provides with the 50% with all the production of olive oil in the region, just because the geographic location and country size.
glad you pointed out how seeking out the more bitter/peppery EVOOs is preferable due to the higher polyphenol count....i always seek out 'robusto' profiles
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If you're not used to tasting olive oil (8:29) you may not like the burn in the back of throat caused by the oleocanthal. An alternative way to see if you like the flavour is to pour into a tablespoon and spinkle a bit of salt on it, then taste it. This will give you a better indication of hiw "tasty" it is because most if the foods we cook in olive oil are going to be salted. Personally, I like the traditional robust tasting first cold-pressed (extra virgin) olive oil which is quite peppery. The brand I buy is from a farmer coop called Molon Lavé (Lakonia, Greece). It is sold in steel cans, but would be about $50CAD for 3L.
Walmart has a Great value 100% California EVOO and I take 2 Table spoons a day. It's pretty peppery. I tested it with the fridge test and it clouded and thickened completely up so i believe its good EVOO. Also has the harvest and use by dates on the bottle.
When she said they were all under $10, I checked for when this was uploaded. Six days ago? All those at WalMart were more than that when I bought mine. When was this done?
My granny from Italy lived with us when I was a kid in the 60s. She always bought imported Italian foods and olives/olive oil, and yes, it did taste much better to us.
Lol I am appreciative about this info and thank you gorgeous for such a presentation . I have seen so many opinions : don't cook with it , use it at the end for the full flavor , cut it with butter when sauteing etc... I could go on but my opinion is use it like you would use canola or safflower , avocado . Dress your salads with it making a vinagrette or as a topping /condiment , pasta even garlic bread . Especially sauteing in a skillet . Even if it's not the best olive oil brand it's safer and healthier than other versions of oil .
Over the years, I have found the same that Costco green label Italian EVOO is so far the best. Great Video because I would not be able try so many brands; I would gain too much weight. Thank you for doing this test.. just now subscribed
My wife brought home a liter of Italian EVOO in a dark-green glass bottle from Costco (not a Kirkland Brand) last week, after I asked her to pick me up a bottle of Italian EVOO (but I expected her to actually buy the 2 liter Kirkland bottle). I found the taste of that olive oil similar to my previous-favorite Trader Joe's Italian Organic EVOO in a dark-green 1/2 liter glass bottle, so both oils are now equally my favorites!
Great video, Nicole and Mark! You’re so good at this! So how about more blind taste testing of some other pantry staples?! Here’s some ideas: 1. Balsamic Vinegars: Similar to olive oils, balsamic vinegars have a wide range of quality and price points. You could test different brands to find the best flavor and value. 2. Specialty Salts: With various types of salt available (e.g., Himalayan pink, sea salt, kosher salt), you could compare their flavor profiles and textures to find the best all-purpose salt. 3. Dark Chocolate Bars: Test different brands and cocoa percentages to find the richest, most flavorful dark chocolate bars. 4. Artisanal Bread Flours: Compare different brands and types of bread flour (e.g., all-purpose, bread flour, ancient grain) to find the best for baking. 5. Gourmet Coffee Beans: Blind test various coffee beans to find the best flavor profiles and roasts. 6. Infused Honey: With many flavors and brands available, you could test different infused honeys to find the best taste and value. 7. Canned Tomatoes: Compare different brands and types (e.g., San Marzano, cherry tomatoes, etc.) to find the best flavor and quality.
Very interesting. I enjoyed your video of the premium brands from Oliveoillover and now this one. Now I'm curious how California Ranch's 100% California rich and vibrant would rank. thank you for doing these.
Wow! Impressive review, and very educational! First vid, new sub.. Good olive oil is a part of my healthy diet plan.. And yes, you included the three brands I have been buying, (I live in SW USA.) Thank you!
The problem is we do not have a Costco within a hundred miles. Funny you can travel to Italy but cant get to Aldi's which is nationwide. I bought Aldi's for years, then switched to Walmart because of my grocery card that pays for it and I use Walmarts brand Extra Virgin Organic Oil and it has a nice peppery kick, just for those interested.
Besides Pietro Coricelli we are always flooded with stuff from North Africa and that is all we get. (EDIT) I don't have the skills to know if it is good or not but it tastes great on vegetable soups and hummus.
Walmart sells a Greek extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from Koroneiki olives, instead of a blend of different varieties from different countries. Supposedly, Koroneiki olives have the highest amount of polyphenols (antioxidants) of any olives. To my untrained palate, this extra virgin olive oil tastes very good and smells grassy, which ostensibly is a plus. And it costs approximately $12 for a 500 ml (16.9 FL oz) glass bottle. The brand is Meraki but I've noticed that not all Walmarts carry it.
It would have been good to get your opinion on the Terra Delyssa's organic olive oil. Your description of the standard version doesn't seem to match my experience with the organic product. It's good information, however. The Kirkland brand was quite a surprise, but with such limited "transparency", it's difficult to know if it just happened to be a better batch than usual. Thanks for addressing the concerns over Mafia's influence over the Olive oil industry. That concern has persisted for quite some time. Perhaps, you could revisit Kirkland brand and include Terra Delyssa' organic olive oil in the next video.
Good going! It’d be good to hear coverage on pumpkin seed oil, particularly Styrian Pumpkinseed oil, which is supposed to be good for males! I just saw a news article on olive oil being confiscated for some offense! It’d be good to have a couple of olive trees for one’s self! I’m curious if a honeycomb press would be adequate! Or would olives need to be steamed to soften?
Ok, first video I have seen from you. Hello! I was going to skip ahead to get the information I wanted, but I wanted you to know that your narrative kept me interested and intrigued! Watched the entire video. Thank you. No subscription ...yet, but I will be keeping a look out from now on for your videos, and who knows?
I was amazed by this video, I usually purchase Bertolli to use for everything. I will purchase the Costco Italian olive oil next time I'm at Costco. But I do want to try a premium olive oil. Great video thank you!
My California Olive Ranch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% California) has a label that is white at the bottom (where yours is dark gold).It does not have that little acid information anywhere on it. It cost a lot more than $10.00 per 750mL(25.4 fl oz) bottle; and was only available at Kroger in my home town. I drink Extra Virgin Olive Oil to keep my bowls moving properly. It has improved my hair and skin since I started to drink it. My eyes do not feel as dry anymore. The beautiful, dark green bottles are not accepted by the recycle center here. .
I wish you had included Star brand EVOO. It's my go to for cooking and salad dressings. It tastes decent and has a surprisingly peppery finish. No harvest date but the olives come from Tunisia and Spain. What I really love about the product is the "2 in 1" pour spout. One side gives you a slow drizzle and the other side a healthy pour so you can always pour out just the amount you want. Very convenient. I also buy the Calif Olive Ranch 100% Calif. bottling and I think it's quite good. It's what I use for dipping bread. But I think it's around $14-$15 for 500ml. Worth it tho, IMO.
Prices @ 13:08. Most of the bottles are approximately 500ml for around $10. She ultimately chooses as best all around Costco 100% Italian (not organic) which is around $5.50 for 500ml.
I have a coworker who gives me some of his family’s olive oil from Palestine. Cold pressed and of course single estate. He told me for health benefits, take two tablespoons every morning on an empty stomach. When I purchase EVOO it’s Atlas Moroccan Olive Oil. I order 750ml for $20 usd from Amazon. The Atlas brand is Michelin Star chief recommended. I want to order in Husary Olive Oil from California next. Another UA-cam channel did a blind tasting and Husary came out first. The Olives trees are grown in California, their origin is Palestine. The reviewer said that the Hasary EVOO tastes like the single estate EVOO he gets from a family in Greece.
I have only bought Kirkland for many years. The price this year is quite high to what I've read was a poor harvest. Wonder if that impacted your results? I am a huge fan and love your content 😀
Thank you! Agriculture across the board has been more and more difficult in a changing climate. We can expect that to reflect in all our food prices. Often what we experience at the store is a result of the preceding year's events.
California Olive Ranch also sells an all California EVOO. It is more expensive than the multinational blend. When America’s Test Kitchen taste tested several brands, this is the one that came out on top.
I like the 100% CA reserve collection Miller's robust blend. But I now see a new 100% CA Reserve Bold & Peppery in an aluminum bottle that I'd like to try.
Yeah, she tested the mild blend. No wonder she wasn't impressed. I use the medium blend and it's quite good. They also have a robust blend.
Yep and have you seen what they charge for 100% California?
That'd what I buy all the time
@markholm7050 Any multinational blend is a bad choice. It may not have the right oil or even have nutritional value as a one source oil
I was recently listening to this ol trucker, he was saying he's stood around waiting for his truck to be loaded & literally watched the packing plants put the same fruit & vegetables in "organic" boxes & packages as the regular boxes.
The olive oils with little flavor, I feel, actually serve a purpose. They can be used instead of any vegetable oil without imbuing a regional/olive flavor. I think that is why many olive oils in the USA are toned down. When I am cooking a dish that I want to add some zing to, I can grab one of the other olive oils that have more of a profile. I NEVER want to use canola, vegetable, or crappy seed oils in my cooking, which are so prevalent in the USA. So it is generally olive or avocado oil in anything I cook.
Amen. The canola, safflower, soys, etc. are really bad for your arteries with the hidden Trans fats.
Olive oil should not be used for anything but light sauteing. The heat oxidizes the oil causing inflamation.
The best and most powerful flavor EVOO was the Novello from Italy . It was harvested without the last 3 months before bottled.
Yep. I cannot use olive oil or peanut oil in cakes, brownies, and some other pastries due to their flavor clashing with the final product's intended taste. So a bland flavorless olive oil such as Kirkland Organic would be the one for cakes, pastry, or a delicately flavored dish.
@@run4cmt olive oil smokepoint is around 410 F.
i have an olive tree in my yard. it's tiny and young.. but this is the first year it fruited.. only 2 little guys on the whole tree... but it's still cool.
They're gorgeous trees!
In thirty years time you'll start getting some decent olives...LOL.
Olive bear heavy in alternate years. 3rd or 4th year you will get mucho olives.
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Who effing cares????
I highly recommend trying olive oil extracted from the "Chetoui" trees that grow in northern Tunisia. These trees produce the highest levels of polyphenols in the world, thanks to favorable climatic factors such as a large number of daylight hours and many cold hours at night, along with the excellent quality of the Chetoui variety itself. I strongly recommend it to you and anyone else.
I would love to other brands from Tunisia
@@TrueFoodTV Welcome to Tunisia! You and everyone passionate about olive oil are warmly welcomed. In recent years, dozens of young entrepreneurs have made private investments in creating olive oil brands. Today, after adding value to their products, they are receiving dozens of gold medals worldwide, impressing judging panels. Indeed,
In Mexico Kirkland is sold in Wall Mart
How can we find them, please?
Glad to see/read a very well informed consumer.
Buying oil in a plastic jar is a terrible choice. Always glass jar and no second and third companies of origin. Oil must come from one place
The best in my opinion is Atlas ~ grown on a single farm in Morocco which grows the highest polyphenyl olive oil. Very reasonably priced on Amazon.
@divinewon73 yes, absolutely 💯 correct. I order from Morocco
DARK glass bottles, and also tin jars/bottles work, too.
@@divinewon73 Does the Atlas oil have a peppery taste or is it smooth and mild
As a single person, I don't buy large containers of EVOO. I don’t want to open it and still be using it more than 5 weeks later...
To buy any of these for less than $20 would be a miracle
Mine was around 15 at WalMrt a couple weeks ago. The one with the horse.
Ouch! Where do you live? I buy California Olive 100% California (or whatever treasure I find at TJMaxx) and I would never pay $20 for 500ml of olive oil. It gets used for cooking and is gone too fast.
Yes, you can get Extra Virgin Olive Oil for under $10, but it would only be a small amount (ie., 16 ounces etc) and may not be of quality ?
@@kayo5291Yep, agreed
Yellow label one with the horse , large container 34 oz can be bought at WM for $15. You might get the smaller container of this for $10 It doesnt seem to have the zing at the back of your throat when you swallow it. Ca. Ranch is OK as a back up, I prefer Partanna which WM sells , they have 2 versions 1 for $12 and 1 for $15 . The latter one is unfiltered which if you shake it up you might see bits floating in it. For years I bought the cheap brand WM brand yes less than $10 , but had no zing and was as fake as it could be,,, dont do what I did.
You should always test your “olive oil” by putting some in the refrigerator overnight and see if it solidifies. You will often find that the ones with stamps of origin coming from multiple countries are cut with other (unhealthy) oils that don’t solidify (do so at much lower temperatures). If your oil is multi-national like this they have obfuscated who did so, right? Real olive oil solidifies in the fridge.
THANKYOU.makessense
Bertolli and Filippo had even been convicted in the past with diluting their EVOO with other cheap oils.
Doesn't mean it is real olive oil if it was in the refrigerator overnight. Because they (producer) can push the nitrogen gas on the process while processing. 😊
Terra Delisa is rancid because the lids are not sealed properly. You just reminded me I need to contact them to complain. It’s gross. When you take cap off it just comes st8 off and lid does not screw back on. It’s rancid.😮
Tnk u so much for this TIP
I buy the Kirkland Italian because Bobby Parrish recommended it, he has a UA-cam channel and goes to a bunch of stores and tell you what’s good and on sale.
I saw Bobby's video on the Kirkland 100% Italian olive oil a few months ago, and Bobby mentioned how the price had gone up, but luckily I found a bottle of it, and it was still priced at $17.99 I think it was. Then within a week the price was $24.99. I was so happy I scored a bottle at the lower price. Bobby did say the olive harvest had been terrible recently. Love Bobby's channel!
YESS..ME TOO…the same👍👍
All that guy does is spread misinformation and fear mongering
@@nomanejane5766 What did Bobby scare you about?
Be specific!
It’s really sad that olive oil companies make inferior product for the US market. I love peppery olive oil! I’m buying a bottle of the Cobram Robust 100% California for drizzling and dipping. Thanks for doing this taste test!
Way back in 2005 I toured Israel for a month. I went to an Olive Farm and learned a lot. When I returned to the States, I tested what I learned. Whatever olive oil you are interested in, bury a bottle in the cooler section at the grocery store and continue your regular shopping. It takes twenty minutes of cooling to see what you're looking for. If it truly is pure olive oil without being 'cut' with anything else, the olive oil will be cloudy and the viscosity changes, it becomes a bit thicker. I've used this technique ever since with great results.
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This only works if the viscosity doesn’t change, then it’s been adulterated, however, if it becomes thicker and cloudy it still may be fake as it may be mixed with seed oils that do become become thicker.
@engc4953 I appreciate your reply. But I'll stick with the information given directly to me by an Israeli that has been working their Olive Farm for many consecutive generations.
@@EspressoBaby
Why would an employee not support his own farm? Why would anyone talk negative about the products they sell?!!!😅
Was your olive farm on an illegal settlement?
Want good or the best olive oil? Avoid those big markets...go to any Halal store, there you will find the best olive oil from Mediterranean countries which produces 95% of world's production. Italy, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Albania, Turkey...take the glass gallon and you are done. Enjoy 😍😍
You seem to have given Terra Delyssa the bums rush. So i paused the info you flashed by,then fully read it.This Tunisian company appears to take great care and pride in their product. I'm definitely going to try this Terra Delyssa.
Def try Terra.... please do. I am addicted 2 it. There is ALOT in their ooil due 2 being able 2 surviving and fruiting despite the rough conditions. I am not sure what this is called excelling due 2 hardship surpasses the typical average growing criteria.
Costco Kirkland EVOO seems to rank very high amongst quite a few nutritionists. It’s what I’ve been using for years. So you’re on point.
Does it have that peppery taste? Which Kirkland brand do you use if you don't mind me asking?
I wish they sold it in smaller glass bottles.
It's sourced from a variety of countries.
@@Nickelson28 I've used the Kirkland organic Brand EVO and disagree on her choice Kirkland brand as I have used both and always went back to the organic. But to each his own.
@@rayvanacore4889 , thank you for the response. I am always concerned about the big bottle size of Kirkland and it's in plastic. Right now I go thru about a bottle a month but it's in a glass bottle and much smaller. The larger is definitely better price wise of course. I am of course trying to incorporate more into my daily menu with out tummy issues.
I have been buying the Kirkland Premium 100% Italian for years and use lots of it. However, some of the best olive oil I ever had was sold by a small Lebanese restaurant in Houston, Texas. The owners brought several cases of it back from their village in Lebanon. It had no label, was produced on a private estate, and had small bits of olives floating in it. Delicious!
I recently moved to Houston! Please share the restaurant so I can visit. Thanks in advance!
How important! Information about an unknown olive oil that NOBODY CAN USE, Einstein!!!
Yes, you can also purchase EVOO from Lebanon at Mid-East markets.
Fabulous taste!
@@paulbradshaw4511it’s just a story Debbie Downer….smh
@@paulbradshaw4511
Einstein!!!! 😂😂😂😆😁😂
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and i usually buy the kirkland 100% italian olive oil. The last time i went to buy it, it cost $44.00 for the bottle!
I’ve heard that because Olive Oil is a monounsaturated fat, it will still break down under the heat of cooking. For this reason you can drizzle it over food after removed from the heat, but you should not cook with it. You should cook with saturated fats such as Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil that won’t break down under heat.
You can definitely cook and fry with olive oil at medium to medium high temperature. Being monosaturated has nothing to do with it. See avocado oil.
Read "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill' by Udo Erasmus PhD. The chemical composition of evoo changes with heat.. not in a good way.
@snowbird6855 Yeah, right. I bet you Udo is selling snake oil. Oh wait, it is called Udo's oil.lol.
@@OceanFrontVilla3 after 500 degrees of heat. Most of us will never cook at that temperature.
@@bodyofhope
The chemical composition breaks down at much lower temperature than 500°F, you're thinking of avocado oil.
Thanks For sharing. My Pick is Kirkland 100% Spanish olive oil, along with the Tunisian . However it really does not matter if a person is going to pour olive oil on to a plate, salt & Pepper, herbs , garlic ,Balsamic Vinegar to dip bread in it. I seek out Spanish because of the age of the vines and some references in a book I read years ago written by a dermatologist . Grew up in France and west Germany and travelled to Greece and Italy in the 60's and 70's but for some reason later when I became a chef had no preferences until much later . I will try the other ones you highly rated and thank you for this educational tutorial. Merci Bien
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My first time watching her videos, I have to say she has one of the warmest voices ever!
THANKS THANKS THANKS! I'm about to take olive oil for a health drink! If I start off with a bad tasting oil I wouldn't stick with it! Thanks again!!
I tried the Cobram Estate, its definitely better than the Felipo Berrio i was using. In the fall when the weather cools i plan on buying a premium brand like Nobleza Del Sur. Thank you much for your detailed and informative videos.
Terra Delyssa has been great, but most of all it has one of the highest polyphenol value for heart health. Goes to Turky and Greece. That brand goes back three hundred years.
Watching you drink olive oil out of a shot glass, brings back memories of my uncle back in Portugal 🇵🇹 drink shots of olive oil on a regular basis! The oil was processed from our olive trees… and in my unbiased opinion😉, Portuguese olive oil is the finest in the world.. but due to its scarcity, gonna have to settle for Kirkland 😤!👏👏👏well done!
Man, there's nothing like FRESH extra virgin! I bet it was fantastic.
And your uncle? Did he do well?
@@bseidem5112 yes he did.. he was like a father to me.. thank you for asking
I agree! I have migrated to Canada a few years ago and was very glad to find my favorite olive oil , the Portuguese olive oil there which tastes great. The brand is called Gallo (i.e. rooster in English )
I do it every night.
I like the Kirkland 100% Italian from Italy what is was 23.99 when I purchased it so I don't buy it that often I stretch it out and make it last but thank you so much ma'am for giving us the breakdown of each olive oil and put in your time and effort to do research❤❤❤
Blessings to you and your family 💞💞
As a producer of olive oil in Spain, i loved your approach to review the products. Just as a comment, taste changes in one year from production and i love the pepper taste. Organic is not really anything different given we dont use chemicals in the process much less than oranges.
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Totally agree. If you want an olive oil with a grassy finish and a little burn after taste then look for an EVOO that is 100% Arbequina olives. Be sure there is a harvest date on the bottle NOT a best by date. The harvest date states when the EVOO was produced. EVOO is good for about 1 year. Here is one I found that is superb: "The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, a small California Indian tribe in Capay Valley, Northern California, grows, mills, and sells extra virgin olive oil under the brand name Séka Hills. The tribe's olive oil is used in over 200 restaurants, including Chez Panisse in Berkeley, and is also sold in specialty shops and upscale farmers markets."
Yes, Arbequina olives are fantastic. I love Unio evoo from Spain, made from Arbequina olives. Beautiful flavor. Hard to find Unio so I stock up when I can. (I'm Italian but I avoid "imported from Italy" oil because Italy keeps its best evoo for itself and exports lower quality oils. Sad to say.)
Thx!!!
I studied online looking for a great tasting extra virgin olive oil. There are many overpriced oils online and so I continued to read. I finally ran across a blog about Partanna extra virgin olive oil and the reviews were fantastic. I found this oil can be purchased at " Walmart " which was quite a surprise and cost from $ 12 - $ 15 and so I purchased a couple of bottles. My first impression was OMG !!! It is produced by the Asaro family for generations and they grow, harvest and bottle their own oil !! If you have never tried it, grab a bottle and be blown away ! ( Partanna is Sicilian Olive Oil )
Richardsmith, I had the same reaction. Until recently. When I started drinking MADHAVA, I would've said PARTANNA was my favorite.
@richardsmith4187 Doesn't say whether Partanna is cold pressed.
Sicilian olives are some of the best
@@DanielPikulski They really are ! I buy Partanna extra virgin olive oil at Walmart and also purchase Partanna pitted olives there also. Both are great
Have you tried bono, it's at Aldi
I usually don't subscribe to channels on the first video I watch, but this was just amazing. Not only are you knowledgeable about your ingredients, but you also offer healthy cooking videos! And your attitude and charisma is just perfect!
Thank you so much! Welcome!
Agreed!
I subbed too!
@@kayo5291me too!
I actually was already buying cobram estate for about a year now from Walmart, and I just came across this video, I knew it would be right at the top of your list, however I never shopped at Costco before and I don't know if the Kirkland olive oil is in a plastic bottle or a glass bottle, that is very important also, if it's in a plastic bottle than it's going to have leaching of micro plastics in the olive oil, they were correct to have a dark green or brown bottle to protect it from sunlight exposure to prevent the olive oil from getting rancid. If the Kirkland olive oil has a plastic bottle than the number one ranked olive oil in the video would definitely be cobram estate. 🙂
Plastic sadly
Your hubby has maintained his accent; mine sounds like he’s from back east lol. When we visit England you wouldn’t know his family was actually not just friends. Hope you enjoy the game on Sunday!!!
Yeah, he's a stubborn one! 😉 I call it a victory when he accidentally calls trousers pants!
Thank you for that great information, I buy organic Terra Delyssa, it costs a bit more, but I'm pleased with the taste.
I used to buy the Kirkland Italian extra virgin olive oil. However, I switched to the Spanish because I suddenly found that the Italian oil burned my throat more than I liked. I like the Spanish because it doesn't burn my throat. Admittedly, I split the duties between cooking and salad dressings, etc. I just happen to have noticed the throat burn when eating a salad in which I used the Italian OO. Update: I just read an article that many find that Italian oil is better for cooking use, and Spanish is better for cold, or salad dressing use. And here I thought I was some sort of olive oil heretic. It looks like I'll avoid another stoning. Thanks for the informative, and somewhat validating video. Cheers.
Olive oil should never be heated, use Avocado or Coconut oils.
I don't know how you're claiming these oils are in the ballpark of $10. For instance, even back in Nov. 2023, here in California, I was paying $17.99 for the Kirkland Signature 100% Italian. As of Apr. 2024, the price has surged to $27.99, and that's where it stands now-in the same month you posted your video. I can no longer justifying buying this or any other EVOO, as they've all suffered similar price surges.
Yeah, what’s with the price of Costco’s EVOO from 1799 to 28 something I just bought it the other day. Let me know if you have any input on that.
@@whitehammer4082 Apparently, this is happening to all EVOOs b/c there's a global shortage due to extreme heat and drought. Spain, which is the world's biggest exporter of EVOO, had _half_ the yield this year that it normally has. I believe this kind of thing is also expected for other crops. Fun times ahead.
Buy the smaller size , it stays fresher and is cheaper
@@paulhailey2537 First, smaller size of what? Both KS versions have only one size. I'm talking about the same exact bottles she's using in the video. Second, why would a smaller-size bottle stay fresher? Makes no sense. Regardless of the bottle size, you should consume opened EVOO within 30-60 days to maximize the polyphenols, which degrade much faster once you've opened the bottle. This means you should match your _consumption level_ to this recommended consumption window.
My health is worth it. And the can from Costco is huge and lasts forever.
Italian EVO is like cooking oil… bland and flavourless. My family owns its own olive trees and produces oil for our own consumption. So, I am speaking from experience. In this respect, the explanation given in this video (that producers tend to sell milder-flavoured EVO in the American market) is a good indication of what I’m saying. My family’s EVO is so much more flavourful than what is sold in North America. Also, a lot of olive oil today comes from tightly-packed groves of dwarf olive trees, which were bred for convenience of picking, rather for the quality of flavour of its olives. These produce vastly inferior oil. My family’s trees are the tall, ancient, gnarled variety, that were planted by my ancestors. They are the ones that produce the best, healthiest and most flavourful oil.
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Agreed, my wife hates when I watch True Food TV. ;)
Grigoris Lefas extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressing. Olive variety Koroneiki "Kalamata", is a Greek olive oil in a 3Litre (3qt.5.4fl.oz.) metal can. Acidity=0.0%-0.5% and is the best olive oil I have ever tasted. I agree with your trial results with these tested brands. Nice work.
By pure luck, this info is actually useful for Canadians, too. Americans hardly are aware of our existence, but we have Costco & Wal Mart here, unlike Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, etc.
I use Terra Deltssa. Love it! Mostly because I researched that a dry arid climate produces a high polyphenol olive oil. Which is good for you. But I have to say I have never tried Kirkland and I don’t have a Costco membership.
Same!🎉
I'm in China, and it is fairly easy (in Shenzhen) to find Betis Spanish olive oil. It lists everything except polyphenol content. The QR code seems to take me to a site that is inaccessible without logging in, giving away one's email address, but the oil at least has the fragrance, bitterness, and pepperiness one would hope to find.
One concern with the Costco (and some of the larger sizes of mid-premium brands such as Betis) is the use of plastic containers. With what we now know of microplastics getting into us via plastic containers, I choose to avoid the Costco brand and others that are in plastic bottles.
True Food TV, I hope you try Atlas olive oil from Morocco, it is absolutely delicious, smooth fruity, buttery, and two coughs from the peppery bite. $26 per 750 ML dark glass bottle, pick date, single origin, right on the bottle. I have made 4 purchases of Atlas, and the product is stable from year to year. I drink two ounces, twice per day and this raised my good HDL to it's highest level on my life!
I buy Costco's Spanish olive oil. It has a good flavor, a bite and catches in your throat...just the way olive oil should be.
She did not test Costco 100% Spanish, it is the best for your money
She did not comment about Spanish 100%, Costco she did not compere apples with apples she have not creavility
@@hhayes7720 This was a test for the oils under $10 US.
California olive Ranch produces different types of olive oil from different sources. The one I buy is 100% California grown and processed olive oil. Of course it’s $20 not $10, but it’s worth it.
I’m kind of afraid to watch this video. I see three of the olive oils I buy regularly on the list 😆
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Which is the best for Salads ?
Hahahahahaha you are the best!
@@jenniferhejhal4101
I use Ranch…extra virgin Ranch. 😊👍
Avocado oil is better for you, anyway (Costco).
I'm happy to see that my choice was rated number one. I follow a keto diet an use different types of oils. Olive oil goes on my daily salads with a touch of balsamic vinegar, I use ghee and olive oil (low temp) cooking.
I believe that olive oil is like wine, every years production can change the flavor of the end product. I think the producers should tie a name to each batch, so buyers could get the same bottle that they like hopping it was stored properly. Thanks for the information.
More tasting tests please.
Thank you for taking the time to make these informative videos.
There is an Italian couple on UA-cam that did a review like this. They picked Partanna. I have been using it and love it! It can be purchased from Walmart for $9.97. I am curious as to why it wasn't wasn't included.
Right!? How is Partanna not in this video. I've been to Italy several times because my friend's mom is a chef there. The mom noticed how much I like olive oil so one day she came home with a bottle wrapped in paper and aluminum foil, no branding. It was from a farm nearby that only deals locally. With a huge grin she told me to try it. So I did. All I could do was look at her with an expression of amazement. She just laughed with joy. I don't think it can get better than that oil. Equal, probably. But not /better/.
That said, yes - Partanna is quite good and I do buy it back here in Texas.
This is a great video. Please do another on some premiums and also educate us about balsamic vinegars.
Terra de Lyssa also own their own olive orchards, they do not source their olives from other growers.
Steven Gundry mentioned that the EV olive oils that had the best nutritional value for gut health were the ones grown in less than ideal climates, i.e., more desert-like climates, because the olive trees produce some enzyme in greater abundance when they have to work harder to survive. The Terra Delyssa oil is grown in Tunisia, not in the lush areas of Greece, Italy, or California. I prioritize health over infinitessimal differences of taste, so that's the one I choose. (Gundry gets his proprietary oil from Morocco, I think.)
I buy organic Filippo Berio olive oil. On the bottle it states that it is packed in Italy with select organic extra-virgin olive oils from Italy Spain and Tunisia. it also states that Filippo Berio olive oils meet or exceed the international olive council's stringent worldwide scientific and sensory standards for quality and authenticity. I hope what it states on the label is true. I do like the taste of it...
Ok you must work for them!
(not a paid plug/comment) California Olive Ranch make several varieties of olive oil. It's hard to find in my area these days, but I think the 100% California is a pretty good EVOO. I've tried the one you have (Global Blend) and was not impressed. Cheers!
Yeah, the 100% CA one was above the price point so we had to leave it out.
Really appreciate this video. So much. Many of us (like myself with grandkids and a child living with us) can’t afford more expensive oils on a regular basis.
I'm literally only three minutes in and can already see that you are genuine, fair and care deeply about your viewership base. Liked and subscribed. I look forward to combing through all of your content!
I think trying 9 oils at one sitting would overload the pallet. After 5 or so, the rest wouldn't be perceived as well.
Just my opinion. 😊
That was pretty entertaining! We need more robust reactions though! Also can do an episode on coffee? I mean America runs on coffee! Would love to see you travel to one of the countries and tell us a story from through your lenses! Btw just subscribed after watching you for a few years now. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!! I've been dreaming about doing a coffee episode for years! Have yet to find the funding for such an ambitious endeavor.
I move 25 years ago to this country, and impressed to me how isolated this country was, listening un tv talking about olive oil like something just discovered, we have in Europe and all Mediterranean area 3.000 years with olive oil culture, by the way jus for statistics Spain provides with the 50% with all the production of olive oil in the region, just because the geographic location and country size.
glad you pointed out how seeking out the more bitter/peppery EVOOs is preferable due to the higher polyphenol count....i always seek out 'robusto' profiles
Yes!
I’ve been using Costco’s 100 percent Italian for years. Thank you.
This brings tears to my eyes. California olive oil is impressive with that level of transperancy.
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If you're not used to tasting olive oil (8:29) you may not like the burn in the back of throat caused by the oleocanthal. An alternative way to see if you like the flavour is to pour into a tablespoon and spinkle a bit of salt on it, then taste it. This will give you a better indication of hiw "tasty" it is because most if the foods we cook in olive oil are going to be salted. Personally, I like the traditional robust tasting first cold-pressed (extra virgin) olive oil which is quite peppery. The brand I buy is from a farmer coop called Molon Lavé (Lakonia, Greece). It is sold in steel cans, but would be about $50CAD for 3L.
LOVED your very informative video. You went through great lengths to explain things. Thank you so much.
Yes too much length🙄😟!!!
Thes olive oils are UNDER $30, NOT under $10. Did u really go shopping yourself?
Did you listen to her explanation? She covered it.
Agree
That Kirkland is $40 😂
$10 per 500ml
@@WillAnderson3rd Prices change
Walmart has a Great value 100% California EVOO and I take 2 Table spoons a day. It's pretty peppery. I tested it with the fridge test and it clouded and thickened completely up so i believe its good EVOO. Also has the harvest and use by dates on the bottle.
Great Value has been impressing me lately. I used to hate Walmart anything but they're improving.
Thank you!!!! I like glass bottles
I am using up California Olive right now. Planning to get Terra Delyssa after doing my online research and other previews prior to watching yours!👍
Yes, sour dough, fresh and hot, a little salt! A Ukrainian friend introduced me to it.
When she said they were all under $10, I checked for when this was uploaded. Six days ago? All those at WalMart were more than that when I bought mine. When was this done?
My granny from Italy lived with us when I was a kid in the 60s. She always bought imported Italian foods and olives/olive oil, and yes, it did taste much better to us.
Lol I am appreciative about this info and thank you gorgeous for such a presentation . I have seen so many opinions : don't cook with it , use it at the end for the full flavor , cut it with butter when sauteing etc... I could go on but my opinion is use it like you would use canola or safflower , avocado . Dress your salads with it making a vinagrette or as a topping /condiment , pasta even garlic bread . Especially sauteing in a skillet . Even if it's not the best olive oil brand it's safer and healthier than other versions of oil .
Been using Terra Delyssa for a while . It is excellent oil .
Great video , thanks .
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I use it and take a tablespoon every night and it has a peppery taste which she said it doesn’t.
I just bought that brand. I am not buying a membership to Costco to buy Olive oil.
Over the years, I have found the same that Costco green label Italian EVOO is so far the best. Great Video because I would not be able try so many brands; I would gain too much weight. Thank you for doing this test.. just now subscribed
The favorite one I found so far at the Walmart was Partanna. Made in Italy.
My wife brought home a liter of Italian EVOO in a dark-green glass bottle from Costco (not a Kirkland Brand) last week, after I asked her to pick me up a bottle of Italian EVOO (but I expected her to actually buy the 2 liter Kirkland bottle). I found the taste of that olive oil similar to my previous-favorite Trader Joe's Italian Organic EVOO in a dark-green 1/2 liter glass bottle, so both oils are now equally my favorites!
Great video, Nicole and Mark! You’re so good at this! So how about more blind taste testing of some other pantry staples?! Here’s some ideas:
1. Balsamic Vinegars: Similar to olive oils, balsamic vinegars have a wide range of quality and price points. You could test different brands to find the best flavor and value.
2. Specialty Salts: With various types of salt available (e.g., Himalayan pink, sea salt, kosher salt), you could compare their flavor profiles and textures to find the best all-purpose salt.
3. Dark Chocolate Bars: Test different brands and cocoa percentages to find the richest, most flavorful dark chocolate bars.
4. Artisanal Bread Flours: Compare different brands and types of bread flour (e.g., all-purpose, bread flour, ancient grain) to find the best for baking.
5. Gourmet Coffee Beans: Blind test various coffee beans to find the best flavor profiles and roasts.
6. Infused Honey: With many flavors and brands available, you could test different infused honeys to find the best taste and value.
7. Canned Tomatoes: Compare different brands and types (e.g., San Marzano, cherry tomatoes, etc.) to find the best flavor and quality.
Very interesting. I enjoyed your video of the premium brands from Oliveoillover and now this one. Now I'm curious how California Ranch's 100% California rich and vibrant would rank. thank you for doing these.
Wow! Impressive review, and very educational! First vid, new sub.. Good olive oil is a part of my healthy diet plan.. And yes, you included the three brands I have been buying, (I live in SW USA.) Thank you!
Welcome! Thanks for subbing. Hope you enjoy some of my other videos!
The problem is we do not have a Costco within a hundred miles. Funny you can travel to Italy but cant get to Aldi's which is nationwide. I bought Aldi's for years, then switched to Walmart because of my grocery card that pays for it and I use Walmarts brand Extra Virgin Organic Oil and it has a nice peppery kick, just for those interested.
Aldi's isn;t quite nationwide. PNW doesn't have them. No stores in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana....
Good one Nicole, you are really professional in your coverage and I think its great that you highlight all the different food aspects like you do.
Thank you so much, Mark!
Very happy to have watched your video. Now I will continue to happily buy my Kirkland brand olive oil, but even more happily now.
Besides Pietro Coricelli we are always flooded with stuff from North Africa and that is all we get. (EDIT) I don't have the skills to know if it is good or not but it tastes great on vegetable soups and hummus.
I read that you shouldn't buy olive oil in plastic container.
i like the single-origin california olive ranch extra virgin variety, it's pretty good, but does cost more than that blend you tried from them
Yeah, the price was a real obstacle. I think COR and Terra Delyssa both have better choices at higher price points.
Walmart sells a Greek extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from Koroneiki olives, instead of a blend of different varieties from different countries. Supposedly, Koroneiki olives have the highest amount of polyphenols (antioxidants) of any olives. To my untrained palate, this extra virgin olive oil tastes very good and smells grassy, which ostensibly is a plus. And it costs approximately $12 for a 500 ml (16.9 FL oz) glass bottle. The brand is Meraki but I've noticed that not all Walmarts carry it.
I’m American and I like the peppery taste
It would have been good to get your opinion on the Terra Delyssa's organic olive oil. Your description of the standard version doesn't seem to match my experience with the organic product. It's good information, however. The Kirkland brand was quite a surprise, but with such limited "transparency", it's difficult to know if it just happened to be a better batch than usual. Thanks for addressing the concerns over Mafia's influence over the Olive oil industry. That concern has persisted for quite some time. Perhaps, you could revisit Kirkland brand and include Terra Delyssa' organic olive oil in the next video.
Good going!
It’d be good to hear coverage on pumpkin seed oil, particularly Styrian Pumpkinseed oil, which is supposed to be good for males!
I just saw a news article on olive oil being confiscated for some offense!
It’d be good to have a couple of olive trees for one’s self!
I’m curious if a honeycomb press would be adequate! Or would olives need to be steamed to soften?
@@Noone-rt6pw just chew the f***ing seeds and thank me later.
Ok, first video I have seen from you. Hello! I was going to skip ahead to get the information I wanted, but I wanted you to know that your narrative kept me interested and intrigued! Watched the entire video. Thank you. No subscription ...yet, but I will be keeping a look out from now on for your videos, and who knows?
I was amazed by this video, I usually purchase Bertolli to use for everything. I will purchase the Costco Italian olive oil next time I'm at Costco. But I do want to try a premium olive oil. Great video thank you!
Yes, you must try some premium extra virgin. It will knock your socks off in terms of flavor. See my other video for recommendations!
@@gmemo4449 using bertolli as suntan lotion , not bad !
My California Olive Ranch, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100% California) has a label that is white at the bottom (where yours is dark gold).It does not have that little acid information anywhere on it. It cost a lot more than $10.00 per 750mL(25.4 fl oz) bottle; and was only available at Kroger in my home town. I drink Extra Virgin Olive Oil to keep my bowls moving properly. It has improved my hair and skin since I started to drink it. My eyes do not feel as dry anymore. The beautiful, dark green bottles are not accepted by the recycle center here. .
Loved this! Thanks! Also, would appreciate more olive oil blind taste testing :)
You got it!
I wish you had included Star brand EVOO. It's my go to for cooking and salad dressings. It tastes decent and has a surprisingly peppery finish. No harvest date but the olives come from Tunisia and Spain. What I really love about the product is the "2 in 1" pour spout. One side gives you a slow drizzle and the other side a healthy pour so you can always pour out just the amount you want. Very convenient. I also buy the Calif Olive Ranch 100% Calif. bottling and I think it's quite good. It's what I use for dipping bread. But I think it's around $14-$15 for 500ml. Worth it tho, IMO.
How can 2010 be that long ago??!!! Egads I’m old. Really enjoyed this video even though we consider ourselves competent regarding olive oil
Thanks for watching!!
Prices @ 13:08. Most of the bottles are approximately 500ml for around $10. She ultimately chooses as best all around Costco 100% Italian (not organic) which is around $5.50 for 500ml.
"Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil".. is the definitive work on all things olive oil.
Thnx Nicole! I've been searching out the best olive oil here lately for my grilling things!
Happy grilling!!
I have been using the Costco olive oil for years. It is simply the best olive oil anywhere even close, or not close, to its price point.
I have a coworker who gives me some of his family’s olive oil from Palestine. Cold pressed and of course single estate. He told me for health benefits, take two tablespoons every morning on an empty stomach. When I purchase EVOO it’s Atlas Moroccan Olive Oil. I order 750ml for $20 usd from Amazon. The Atlas brand is Michelin Star chief recommended. I want to order in Husary Olive Oil from California next. Another UA-cam channel did a blind tasting and Husary came out first. The Olives trees are grown in California, their origin is Palestine. The reviewer said that the Hasary EVOO tastes like the single estate EVOO he gets from a family in Greece.
I have only bought Kirkland for many years. The price this year is quite high to what I've read was a poor harvest. Wonder if that impacted your results? I am a huge fan and love your content 😀
Thank you! Agriculture across the board has been more and more difficult in a changing climate. We can expect that to reflect in all our food prices. Often what we experience at the store is a result of the preceding year's events.
Excellent video as always! 🙌🏼👍🏼😃
Thank you Nicole for giving us Olive Oil lecture❤ I’ve learned a lot!😊
Love this video! Can you do more similar videos on other foods?
Sure thing! What would you like to see?
@@TrueFoodTV Maybe avocado oil, dried beans, chocolate bars, and chocolate powder ❤