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Was in Costco the other day and was looking at the Oils. If you look at a bottle of Bertolli and read the label, it says Olive Oil Flavor. Costco carries the Ki
by hourislate 10y ago
Was in Costco the other day and was looking at the Oils. If you look at a bottle of Bertolli and read the label, it says Olive Oil Flavor. Costco carries the Kirkland Brand that's average. They also have a brand from Tunisia I think (has a yellow label) that is pretty good.
Most Italian Olive Oil for export is from Greek Olives. The Greeks export a lot of Olives because they can't process it themselves. Most Italian Olives go for domestic consumption I would imagine.
California from what I understand has some great Olive Oil. Might be a little pricey.
Balancing cost and quality is the problem with most consumers.
- honkhonkpants 10y agoCalifornia oils can be expensive but if you're intending to use it often the price for a 3L bag is dramatically lower. $40 IIRC.
- HorizonXP 10y agoWe buy that Tunisian olive oil too, it's definitely pretty good. Someone above recommended a California brand that I'm going to try. Personally, I'd like to have two types of olive oil in my house: 1) Cooking olive oil. Usually use "cheap" EVOO for this, but technically, it doesn't have to be that high-grade since it's being heated. 2) Good quality EVOO for salads, or eating on its own. That way, you actually maintain the flavour and health benefits.
- lingben 10y ago> Costco carries the Kirkland Brand that's average Kirkland's olive oil brand is not only one of the few imported brands that consistently passes tests as authentic 100% virgin olive oil but is also one of the most affordable
- Stratoscope 10y agoOne of the Kirkland olive oils is excellent: The Kirkland Signature Toscano. Always fresh and the real deal. Only problem is they tend to sell out by mid-year and you have to wait until the next harvest arrives.