Colavita Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pack of 1 (68 Fluid Ounce) Plastic Bottle

- Fresh oil with delicate flavor that has the perfect balance of fruity and spicy notes. Imported from Italy. - Certified 100% Organic by ICEA and USDA - Cholesterol and carbohydrate free. Certified OU Kosher. - First cold press. Obtained exclusively from olives harvested from the finest groves in Europe.

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Colavita’s Premium Olive Oils

Olive Oil FAQ:

Olive Oil Certification Programs

Olive Oil Grades

Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the quintessential everyday oil which is well balanced between fruit and spice and delicate in flavor. We have sourced selections from new harvest oils to create this traditional Colavita flavor, which represents the Colavita family legacy. Imported from Italy, our Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil bears the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) Quality Seal, which means it has been tested for both quality and authenticity according to the International Olive Council (IOC) standards.(Certified by IndLab on September 3, 2019)

As a trusted family company we want to ensure our customers that our products are authentic. The CERMET seal guarantees that Colavita Premium Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is obtained exclusively from olives harvested and pressed in Italy. (Certified by Kiwa on October 14, 1999)

“Extra” is the highest grade for olive oil. Virgin oil may be called “extra” if it has less than 0.8% free oleic acid, and if it exhibits superior taste and aroma. Thus, the “extra” in extra virgin olive oil means “premium.”

Extra virgin olive oils are not processed or refined. Extra virgin olive oil is essentially “fresh squeezed” from the fruit of the olive tree, without alteration of the color, taste, and nutrients or vitamins. Because of the integrity of the product, and its antioxidant components, extra virgin olive oil will keep longer than all other vegetable oils.

Colavita olive oils can be used in place of butter or margarine in many recipes, such as on vegetables, rice, potatoes, and?yes?even baking! To try olive oil in your recipe, try our olive oil recipe converter.

North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA)

ONLY organization collecting samples off the shelf at the point of retail sale, which is especially important in measuring quality, which can change over time or with handling.

ONLY organization performing the full International Olive Council (IOC) tests for authenticity (i.e., purity).

Participants cannot choose the samples or where they come from.

Use highly experienced IOC testing facilities, most frequently in Italy or Spain, two of the largest olive oil producing and consuming nations in the world. (Certified by IndLab on September 3, 2019)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The highest grade and most versatile due to the range of flavor profiles available. Virgin oil must be unrefined, have less than 0.8% free oleic acid and exhibit superior taste and aroma.

Virgin Olive Oil

Virgin olive oil is also unrefined but has a higher level of oleic acid and less bold flavor than extra virgin olive oil.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a blend of virgin and refine. Heat and chemicals are used in the process of extracting oil and removing flaws. Olive oil contains less than 1% of oleic acid and is a household all-purpose cooking oil.

Olive Pomace Oil

Olive pomace oil is a lesser quality. It is a blend of refined pomace oil and virgin olive oil. Its mild taste is the result of a refining process using chemicals.

Refined Oil

Refined olive oil is made from refining virgin olive oils that have a high acidity level to eliminate defects. It is generally tasteless, colorless, and has no odor.