Did you know that not all of the olive oil on the market is 100% pure? Here's how to determine if your EVOO is real, and what to look for on the label when making purchases in the future. 🫒
"Seventy-five to 80% of olive oil on a shelf is actually a fraud," warns Swan."Even if it says 100% olive oil on there, it does not necessarily mean it's going to be 100% olive oil. A lot of olive oils are now being cut with soybean oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil, and they're doing this to make it cheaper.", making it especially frustrating when you're putting in the effort to purchase EVOO and still not getting what you paid for.
While it's still important for the bottle to read"100% olive oil," you may not be able to take every brand at its word, so if you're dedicated to getting a pure olive oil, you should do some extra research before making your purchase. In her demonstration, Swan usesA good cooking oil not only affects the flavor of your meals, but it can also contribute to your well-being over the years.