Let’s get straight to it:
Fake, adulterated, and low-quality olive oils are flooding the market, especially in the United States.
And most people don’t even know it’s happening.
For years, shady producers have been blending real olive oil with cheap refined oils — like soybean or sunflower — and labeling it as “Extra Virgin.” Some sell low-grade, oxidized oils that should never even make it to a store shelf. And because regulations are weak, and enforcement is spotty, they often get away with it.
This isn’t just about flavor. It’s about health.
- Real EVOO contains powerful polyphenols, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Fake or poor-quality oils can be oxidized, stripped of nutrients, or even harmful.
- Consumers think they’re making a healthy choice — but they’re getting ripped off.
Meanwhile, real producers — farmers and artisans who do it right — are getting pushed out of the market by fake brands undercutting them on price.
It’s not just unfair. It’s damaging an entire food culture.
Why We Created Oil Busters:
This space is about shining a light on the truth:
- Calling out fake brands (with proof).
- Sharing lab tests, reports, and independent findings.
- Educating each other on how to spot the real stuff.
- Celebrating producers who are doing things the right way.
This is not a place for drama or baseless accusations.
It’s a community-driven effort based on facts and respect for real extra virgin olive oil.
If you call out a brand, bring receipts. (Lab tests, certifications, sensory panel results, etc.).
The world deserves to experience real olive oil — not industrial fraud in a pretty bottle.
Let’s be the ones who demand better.
Drop your stories, experiences, or questions below if you’ve ever been tricked by fake EVOO — or if you know a brand that deserves a closer look.
Here’s to protecting the real thing.
Luca
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