Apparently, the two countries with the strictest laws regarding the adulteration of olive oils are Chile and Australia.
Theoretically, what I buy comes straight from Greece.
Best home test for the major monounsaturated component of real olive oil
is to chill some undisturbed for a few days in the fridge. If it goes milky/semi-solid, it's the real thing.
Right: Even the very best of olive oils is a mix of plant/olive oil types.
UNAPROL is the Italian Association
COOC is the Callifornia Olive Oil Council
NAOOA is the North American Olive Oil Assoc
You're looking for a red circle with an olive branch.
Theoretically, what I buy comes straight from Greece.
Best home test for the major monounsaturated component of real olive oil
is to chill some undisturbed for a few days in the fridge. If it goes milky/semi-solid, it's the real thing.
Right: Even the very best of olive oils is a mix of plant/olive oil types.
UNAPROL is the Italian Association
COOC is the Callifornia Olive Oil Council
NAOOA is the North American Olive Oil Assoc
You're looking for a red circle with an olive branch.