“I’ve seen a lot of these small, boutique things (and Liquid Gold) the best one I’ve seen” (Source) |
![]() Tom Mueller, author of Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil in our Halifax store. |
We have noticed that many in the olive oil world, are using the new 'buzz word', ULTRA PREMIUM. What does it really mean? This might seem a little deep, but well worth a read. The IOC, The International Olive Council, have the most slack of all chemistry standards in the world. Oils that just meet their specifications, pass the basic of of tests. Their tests do not include DAGS or PPP's which are an integral part the chemistry analysis. Most commercial Olive Oils, are soft column refined, which strip them of not only bad flavors and smells, but nutrients. Sad really, when Olive Oil is a fruit juice, and the expectation should be fresh, tasty and nutritious. Ultra Premium, should...