Olive & Olives

The deposits occasionally seen at the bottom of the bottle are natural deposits from the olive oil itself. Many artisans choose not to filter their olive oil before bottling.

The deposits occasionally seen at the bottom of the bottle are natural deposits from the olive oil itself. Many artisans choose not to filter their olive oil before bottling.

All vegetable and seed oils, including olive oil, are cholesterol-free.

All vegetable and seed oils, including olive oil, are cholesterol-free.

The traditional method of pressing has generally been replaced by extraction, and most oils are extracted cold. These are the terms we now see most frequently on olive oil labels. The International Olive Council does not prescribe a particular mention to this effect so you might only see the words “extra virgin.” Producers are free to mention their method of production on the label if they so choose.

The traditional method of pressing has generally been replaced by extraction, and most oils are extracted cold. These are the terms we now see most frequently on olive oil labels. The International Olive Council does not prescribe a particular mention to this effect so you might only see the words “extra virgin.” Producers are free to mention their method of production on the label if they so choose.