Everything you need to know about olive oil!

Eatgreek.at advises you and provides you with some tips to make the best possible choice in the oil you will choose.

1. Always choose extra virgin olive oil no matter how you choose to use it.
   Oil experts insist that whether you consume it raw or cooked, the oil must be extra virgin, since it has no additives and has the unadulterated taste of olive.
   To get the extra virgin certification, the oil goes through two different acidity tests, while the oleic acid must be less than 0.8 grams per 100 grams of oil to be considered extra virgin.
   The oil is also subjected to a sensory test, where professional taste testers look for possible defects and choose the one with the most distinctive taste.
   Extra virgin is more expensive than any other type of oil such as virgin or light or simple olive oil but all the rest are probably adulterated.
2. Choose olive oil packed in a thick glass bottle or in a tin.
   Day light and temperature can affect the quality of olive oil, so the plastic container solution should be the last option.
3. Pay attention to the origin of the olive oil.
   If you see many different countries or places of origin, do not choose the olive oil since it means that the oil is a mixture of many. The producer should also be stated, while if you are looking for organic olive oil, there must be a relevant certification.
4. Pay attention to the way you store it at home.
   As mentioned above, olive oil is sensitive to light and heat. Store it in a glass container or tin, inside a cupboard and not out in the kitchen. If the container is opened, ideally consume the oil within the next 6 months in order to preserve the best possible taste.

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