# Latest **URL:** https://community.oliveoilchat.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How to Actually Read an Olive Oil Label (Without Getting Tricked)](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-to-actually-read-an-olive-oil-label-without-getting-tricked/23)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 6:17am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-to-actually-read-an-olive-oil-label-without-getting-tricked/23 "2026-01-02T06:17:07Z")
Hey friends, Luca here again :waving\_hand: If you’ve ever stood in the oil aisle trying to figure out which bottle to trust, you’re not alone. Most olive oil labels are intentionally confusing. They’ll say “first cold p… --- ## [Why I Never Buy Olive Oil in Clear Bottles Anymore (And You Shouldn’t Either)](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-i-never-buy-olive-oil-in-clear-bottles-anymore-and-you-shouldn-t-either/74)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 6:08am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-i-never-buy-olive-oil-in-clear-bottles-anymore-and-you-shouldn-t-either/74 "2026-01-02T06:08:32Z")
Hey friends, Luca here :waving\_hand: You’ve probably seen them—those crystal-clear bottles of “extra virgin olive oil” gleaming on store shelves, catching the light like they’re selling luxury perfume. But here’s the t… --- ## [Mo Amer, Netflix, and the Realest Olive Oil Cameo on TV](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/mo-amer-netflix-and-the-realest-olive-oil-cameo-on-tv/158)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/mo-amer-netflix-and-the-realest-olive-oil-cameo-on-tv/158 "2026-01-02T05:51:08Z")
Let’s talk about Mo—the Netflix series that quietly dropped and then hit like a cultural earthquake. Created by comedian Mo Amer, Mo is more than just a sharp, heartfelt comedy. It’s a deeply personal immi… --- ## [What got you into olive oil?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-got-you-into-olive-oil/124)
**Author:** [@toby0199](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/toby0199)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-got-you-into-olive-oil/124 "2026-01-02T05:47:31Z")
Just thought I’d throw this out there since I’ve been reading through a bunch of threads and realized I never really introduced myself. I’m Toby, I’m just a regular guy who cooks a lot (mostly for myself and a few frien… --- ## [Can You Cook with Olive Oil? The Truth About High Heat, Fake Oils, and Real EVOO](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/can-you-cook-with-olive-oil-the-truth-about-high-heat-fake-oils-and-real-evoo/40)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/can-you-cook-with-olive-oil-the-truth-about-high-heat-fake-oils-and-real-evoo/40 "2026-01-01T01:56:21Z")
Today we’re busting one of the biggest myths around extra virgin olive oil: “You can’t cook with olive oil!” “It burns too fast!” “You’ll destroy all the health benefits!” We’ve all heard it—but the reality is way … --- ## [The Three Tells: How to Know If Your EVOO Is Truly Fresh](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-three-tells-how-to-know-if-your-evoo-is-truly-fresh/61)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-three-tells-how-to-know-if-your-evoo-is-truly-fresh/61 "2026-01-01T01:44:41Z")
Your nose knows. So does your throat. And your tongue? Oh, she’ll tell you everything if you listen… There’s a moment — right after you pour that first splash of EVOO into a spoon — when you know. The aroma hits. The ta… --- ## [Honestly shocked how many chefs don't give a sh## about their olive oil](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/honestly-shocked-how-many-chefs-dont-give-a-sh-about-their-olive-oil/187)
**Author:** [@Siobhan](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/Siobhan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/honestly-shocked-how-many-chefs-dont-give-a-sh-about-their-olive-oil/187 "2026-01-01T01:35:29Z")
Been in kitchens for 12 years and this drives me mental. We obsess over heirloom tomatoes and grass fed beef but then use whatever cheap 5L jug the supplier drops off. Rancid oil sitting in clear plastic under lights for… --- ## [Big Bottlers vs Small Producers: The Battle for Your EVOO Shelf](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/big-bottlers-vs-small-producers-the-battle-for-your-evoo-shelf/107)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/big-bottlers-vs-small-producers-the-battle-for-your-evoo-shelf/107 "2026-01-01T01:28:16Z")
Behind every bottle of olive oil sits a story… but those stories can be wildly different, depending on who’s telling them. On one side, you’ve got the multinational bottlers—corporations that move hundreds of thousands … --- ## [EVOO for Skin: Nature’s Original Moisturizer (And Still the Best)](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/evoo-for-skin-nature-s-original-moisturizer-and-still-the-best/51)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/evoo-for-skin-nature-s-original-moisturizer-and-still-the-best/51 "2025-12-29T04:23:52Z")
If you’ve ever looked at the label of your favorite “natural” skincare product and seen olive oil listed… you might’ve asked: Why not just go straight to the source? Turns out, real, unrefined Extra Virgin Olive Oil isn… --- ## [The Olive Oil Gold Rush in South America: A New Frontier for Real EVOO?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-olive-oil-gold-rush-in-south-america-a-new-frontier-for-real-evoo/106)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-olive-oil-gold-rush-in-south-america-a-new-frontier-for-real-evoo/106 "2025-12-26T07:14:09Z")
For decades, when we talked about olive oil, our mental map rarely extended beyond the Mediterranean basin—Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia. Maybe California if you were in the know. But here’s something that’s shifting fas… --- ## [Why Is Fake “Extra Virgin” Still on Shelves? The Industry’s Regulatory Blind Spot](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-is-fake-extra-virgin-still-on-shelves-the-industry-s-regulatory-blind-spot/133)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-is-fake-extra-virgin-still-on-shelves-the-industry-s-regulatory-blind-spot/133 "2025-12-26T07:09:42Z")
Let’s get something straight: extra virgin olive oil is one of the most fraud-prone foods in the world. That’s not an exaggeration—that’s according to multiple international food fraud databases, investigative reports, a… --- ## [Drizzle, Dip, or Finish? How Do You Use Your EVOO in the Kitchen?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/drizzle-dip-or-finish-how-do-you-use-your-evoo-in-the-kitchen/26)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/drizzle-dip-or-finish-how-do-you-use-your-evoo-in-the-kitchen/26 "2025-12-25T01:05:51Z")
Helloooo! Let’s talk flavor in action—how do you actually use extra virgin olive oil in your cooking? There are so many ways to enjoy a great EVOO, and yet so many myths floating around (like “never cook with EVOO” … --- ## [Jordan’s Liquid Gold: The Heart of the Levantine EVOO Revival](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/jordan-s-liquid-gold-the-heart-of-the-levantine-evoo-revival/137)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/jordan-s-liquid-gold-the-heart-of-the-levantine-evoo-revival/137 "2025-12-25T00:41:46Z")
When people talk about the great olive oil regions of the world, they usually stop at Spain, Italy, and Greece. Some might venture as far as Tunisia or California. But nestled quietly in the Levant, Jordan is producing e… --- ## [The 2025 Olive Oil Fraud Surge: Unmasking the Truth Behind the Bottle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-2025-olive-oil-fraud-surge-unmasking-the-truth-behind-the-bottle/152)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/the-2025-olive-oil-fraud-surge-unmasking-the-truth-behind-the-bottle/152 "2025-12-23T03:14:58Z")
It’s 2025, and olive oil fraud isn’t just a whisper on the wind anymore—it’s a global alarm bell. In just the first quarter of 2024, EU regulators reported over 50 olive oil fraud investigations, a staggering leap from t… --- ## [Why are we all just okay with this?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-are-we-all-just-okay-with-this/184)
**Author:** [@poppy-tam](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/poppy-tam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-are-we-all-just-okay-with-this/184 "2025-12-22T07:28:49Z")
Been following this olive oil thing for a while now and honestly I’m getting more frustrated the deeper I go. Back in 1999 the CFIA tested 100 oils and found 20% were fake. That was over 25 years ago. You’d think things … --- ## [What Makes an Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Let’s Compare Notes](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-makes-an-excellent-extra-virgin-olive-oil-let-s-compare-notes/12)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-makes-an-excellent-extra-virgin-olive-oil-let-s-compare-notes/12 "2025-12-20T14:33:00Z")
What Makes an Excellent Extra Virgin Olive Oil? Let’s Compare Notes Hey all, I’m Luca, lifelong fan of extra virgin olive oil, part-time taster, and someone who’s spent way too much time sniffing, swirling, and dipping … --- ## [Getting my kids to actually USE olive oil instead of butter?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/getting-my-kids-to-actually-use-olive-oil-instead-of-butter/179)
**Author:** [@Martha](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/Martha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/getting-my-kids-to-actually-use-olive-oil-instead-of-butter/179 "2025-12-18T05:19:49Z")
G’day everyone! American mom living in Melbourne here with 3 kids (8, 6, and 3). So I’ve been trying to get my family eating healthier and I keep reading about how amazing olive oil is, especially for kids. Brain develo… --- ## [How to Detect Defects in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Guide to Tasting for Quality](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-to-detect-defects-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil-a-guide-to-tasting-for-quality/131)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-to-detect-defects-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil-a-guide-to-tasting-for-quality/131 "2025-12-18T05:07:35Z")
The magic of extra virgin olive oil is not just in its delightful flavors but also in what it doesn’t have. A hallmark of quality EVOO is the absence of defects—off-flavors and aromas caused by poor processing, bad stora… --- ## [How Much EVOO Should You Drink Daily? Timing, Dosage & What Science Actually Says](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-much-evoo-should-you-drink-daily-timing-dosage-what-science-actually-says/164)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/how-much-evoo-should-you-drink-daily-timing-dosage-what-science-actually-says/164 "2025-12-15T07:37:58Z")
Let’s face it — there’s a growing wave of people swapping multivitamins for a daily shot of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). And it’s not some TikTok fad anymore. From cardiologists in the Mediterranean to clinical researc… --- ## [Been keeping my olive oil by the stove. Just found out that's wrong?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/been-keeping-my-olive-oil-by-the-stove-just-found-out-thats-wrong/173)
**Author:** [@Hailey-00](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/Hailey-00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/been-keeping-my-olive-oil-by-the-stove-just-found-out-thats-wrong/173 "2025-12-15T07:00:42Z")
Hey :slightly\_smiling\_face: So I’m watching this cooking channel on youtube and the chef says something about storing olive oil away from light and heat. I’ve got mine in a clear bottle right next to my stove for probab… --- ## [Pompeian vs. Real Italian EVOO — What’s the Difference (and Does It Matter?)](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/pompeian-vs-real-italian-evoo-what-s-the-difference-and-does-it-matter/166)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/pompeian-vs-real-italian-evoo-what-s-the-difference-and-does-it-matter/166 "2025-12-15T06:48:42Z")
Let’s talk about a bottle you’ve probably seen on grocery store shelves from coast to coast: Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It’s marketed as Mediterranean, sometimes even giving off a vaguely “Italian” impression. But … --- ## [Okay so I tried "real" olive oil and now im confused](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/okay-so-i-tried-real-olive-oil-and-now-im-confused/171)
**Author:** [@Stefan](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/Stefan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/okay-so-i-tried-real-olive-oil-and-now-im-confused/171 "2025-12-11T03:47:19Z")
Hi everyone, first time posting here. Found this forum while googling about olive oil lol. So here’s the thing. My sister came back from her trip to Italy last month and brought me this bottle of olive oil from some far… --- ## [From Olive to Oil: The Full Journey of How Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Made](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-olive-to-oil-the-full-journey-of-how-real-extra-virgin-olive-oil-is-made/168)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/from-olive-to-oil-the-full-journey-of-how-real-extra-virgin-olive-oil-is-made/168 "2025-12-06T20:56:25Z")
You’ve probably drizzled it on your salad, sautéed your veggies in it, maybe even taken a spoonful straight—but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually takes to make true extra virgin olive oil? I’m not tal… --- ## [Filtered vs. Unfiltered Olive Oil: What’s the Real Difference in Taste?](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/filtered-vs-unfiltered-olive-oil-what-s-the-real-difference-in-taste/84)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/filtered-vs-unfiltered-olive-oil-what-s-the-real-difference-in-taste/84 "2025-10-25T10:58:25Z")
Hey friends, let’s settle this one—filtered vs. unfiltered EVOO. You’ve probably seen both on shelves, and the unfiltered stuff can look cloudy and mysterious. But how does it actually taste different? What Is Unfilter… --- ## [Who Really Cares About EVOO? The Cultures That Take Their Olive Oil Seriously](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/who-really-cares-about-evoo-the-cultures-that-take-their-olive-oil-seriously/167)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/who-really-cares-about-evoo-the-cultures-that-take-their-olive-oil-seriously/167 "2025-06-06T00:29:29Z")
Walk into any supermarket in the world and you’ll see a shelf of olive oils. Some in dark glass, some in plastic jugs, and plenty stamped with vague claims like “Imported” or “Premium.” But in only a handful of countries… --- ## [Why Olive Oil Is Way Better Than Butter — For Your Heart, Your Health, and Your Kitchen](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-olive-oil-is-way-better-than-butter-for-your-heart-your-health-and-your-kitchen/162)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/why-olive-oil-is-way-better-than-butter-for-your-heart-your-health-and-your-kitchen/162 "2025-06-05T02:30:40Z")
Let’s settle this once and for all: olive oil isn’t just a butter alternative — it’s an upgrade in nearly every sense. For years, the “butter vs. oil” debate has sparked controversy across kitchens, cookbooks, and cardi… --- ## [Do You Really Know What You're Buying? A Wake-Up Call About Olive Oil](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/do-you-really-know-what-youre-buying-a-wake-up-call-about-olive-oil/161)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/do-you-really-know-what-youre-buying-a-wake-up-call-about-olive-oil/161 "2025-06-05T02:03:10Z")
Let’s be honest: when’s the last time you stood in the grocery store aisle and really thought about the olive oil you were grabbing? Did you check the harvest date? Did you scan for a certification seal? Did you look … --- ## [What’s the Difference Between Olive Oil, Virgin, and Extra Virgin? The Truth in Every Drop](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-olive-oil-virgin-and-extra-virgin-the-truth-in-every-drop/160)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-olive-oil-virgin-and-extra-virgin-the-truth-in-every-drop/160 "2025-06-05T01:40:29Z")
If you’ve ever stood in front of an olive oil shelf, squinting at the labels and wondering what actually separates olive oil from virgin or extra virgin olive oil, you’re not alone. These terms get thrown around a lot, a… --- ## [So I thought I was getting extra virgin olive oil](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/so-i-thought-i-was-getting-extra-virgin-olive-oil/147)
**Author:** [@DWBH](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/DWBH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/so-i-thought-i-was-getting-extra-virgin-olive-oil/147 "2025-06-05T01:24:57Z")
I picked up a bottle that was only 20% olive oil and 80% seed oil. That kind of marketing is so misleading. Not happy, but I guess it’s my own fault for not reading the label properly. Only realised later. … --- ## [Poached Salmon with Citrus & Herbs — A Luxurious Yet Effortless Meal](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/poached-salmon-with-citrus-herbs-a-luxurious-yet-effortless-meal/156)
**Author:** [@olive-oracle](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/u/olive-oracle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/t/poached-salmon-with-citrus-herbs-a-luxurious-yet-effortless-meal/156 "2025-06-04T04:34:11Z")
This is one of those dishes that looks elegant, tastes like it came from a chef’s kitchen, and yet… it’s almost laughably easy to make. Poaching salmon in real extra virgin olive oil transforms the texture into somethin… [Previous page](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://community.oliveoilchat.com/latest.md?page=2)