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Selecting olive oil

When choosing olive oil in a supermarket or online shop, the profusion of brands, labels, and prices can feel confusing. In this section you will find many useful tips how to recognise high-quality olive oil and how to store your olive oil to best preserve its flavours and healthy properties.
 
You can also learn about different types of olive oil as well as about EU certification labels and traceability that guarantee the quality of the finest European olive oils.

To experience a wide palate of tastes and flavours of extra virgin olive oil, read how to taste olive oil like an expert. This information will help you make a well-informed choice when selecting olive oil.

Articles in this section:

Olive oil types
Olive oil types
How to recognize high quality olive oil
How to recognize high quality olive oil
How to read the label: quality certification and label breakdown
How to read the label: quality certification and label breakdown
How to store olive oil
How to store olive oil
How to taste olive oil
How to taste olive oil
Are you sure the olive oil you choose is of good quality?
Are you sure the olive oil you choose is of good quality?
A guide into different types olive oil
A guide into different types olive oil