Listen to summary Fake olive oil is one of the most common food frauds in the world. Studies have repeatedly found that many bottles labeled “extra virgin” do not meet that standard at all. Some are old, rancid oil. Some are blends with cheaper oils. And...
Listen to summary A good extra virgin olive oil combines flavor, health benefits, and craftsmanship in a single bottle. Yet many products labeled “Extra Virgin” on supermarket shelves fail to live up to that promise. In a comprehensive independent laboratory study of...
Listen to summary Olive oil fraud is a real problem. In fact, several independent studies have found that a meaningful share of oils labeled “extra virgin” on supermarket shelves fail to meet the full standard. Often, this comes from poor storage or simple...
