Update: We had the wrong information with the brands. These are the ones from the latest report's tables:
The brands that failed to meet the extra virgin olive oil standards, according to this study: Bertolli, Carapelli, Colavita, Star, Pompeian. Eat Grown Local also reports: Filippo Berio, Mazzola, Mezzetta, Newman's Own, Safeway, and Whole Foods in this list; the data may be from the earlier 2010 study when more brands were evaluated.
The real deal: California Olive Ranch, Cobram Estate, Lucini. Kirkland Organic, Lucero (Ascolano), McEvoy Ranch Organic are also noted by Eat Grown Local.
We've shown you a few tips before for how to tell legitimate olive oil from the fake ones, but if you're in a hurry or just want a shortcut, consider reaching for the brands that tested best. |
