@christinebeirne9053
I’m Greek descent - so I use a lot of olive oil, I tend to buy it in a 3 liter can. I usually buy mine at the Greek market. I like Iliada Kalamata Olive Oil. Greeks like different olive oils for different purposes. During lent when no animal products are allowed, they make baklava with olive oil. But for me, the Iliada is the best all-purpose. I wish they labeled olive oils here like they do in Greece and Italy - with the acidity level on the label.
@georgianawhite412
I've been a fan of Test Kitchen for a long time and am grateful for the many, many tips and the volumes and variety of information you present. Thank you.
@slowery4336
I have used the California Ranch brand since it came out. Love the taste
@phylisparsons6976
I so enjoy these short little videos. They are so helpful and informative. Thank you.
@lynnglidewell7367
With so many choices on the shelves in stores it's good to know Jack's tip about only purchasing ones in dark bottles to avoid light. Also explaining the harvest date. Not buying one more then a year old or older.
@SwannOG
Enjoyed this even though had already been buying for these very reasons what is good oil.' Would love to see from you folks more common food options where you convert from frying to oven baking for more heart and diabetic friendly recipes.
@davidgatzen1543
One of the biggest labeling things to watch out for, that Jack did not mention, when buying olive oil is when the bottle has Olive Oil Blend written on it, most of the time it is a blend of olive oil and a less expensive oil, like soybean oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, or safflower oil. Usually what they do is they write "Olive Oil Blend" in big letters on the bottle, and then you have to get a magnifying glass to read "Blend of Olive Oil and Soybean Oil". Another example of deceptive labeling I saw was a label on Iberia brand "Premium Blend" Olive oil. They wrote Sunflower Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil on a dark green label, and they wrote Extra Virgin Olive Oil in gold colored letters, and they wrote Sunflower Oil in black lettering which made Sunflower oil difficult to read against the dark green label.
@2Hearts3
Thanks, Jack-- this was a quick and helpful lesson in olive oil shopping. Thanks! I needed that 👍👏
@Publiclighthouse
I buy that California Olive Ranch olive oil too. However, I don’t appreciate the fact they use “California” in the title but have a blended version of several different countries. It can be misleading. They’ve gotten better with the labeling over the years but I remember when the “global” version first came out, it was difficult to distinguish the oil that was solely from California from the one from multiple sources. You really had to pay attention which was hard to do when you’re in a rush grocery shopping.
@HendersonHinchfinch
Costco’s Kirkland olive oil is really solid, especially considering the price
@jase_allen
Jack and ATK changed their tune a bit on EVOO. I recall just 2 years ago when Jack said it was a "very bad sign" if the label listed a bunch of different countries of origin. They said California Olive Ranch brand was their winning choice partly because back then it was sourced from and bottled in one single region. It's why I pay more for COR's "100% California" oil instead of buying the cheaper "Destination Series" oil. It's fine if Jack and ATK change their mind about traits they think we should be looking for in a product, but at least address why they changed their mind. Why is it now okay to buy oil that is blended from several different sources when it wasn't advisable just 2 years ago?
@aaron74
What would be nice is a demo of both what to get and what NOT to get. Show the brands in the hall of shame.
@DarinMcGrew
We've never expected "light" olive oil to have fewer calories. It's pretty clear that it's light tasting. We use it in recipes that call for "vegetable oil" where we don't want a lot of olive oil flavor. We use extra virgin olive oil when we want the flavor (and where high heat isn't going to destroy the flavor).
@lilithsmith1290
You are the greatest time of all . Thank you for all these years.
@Oceangirl_505
Very helpful information, presented in a way that even a novice can comprehend. Thanks!
@ctfreesteader
Thank You !
@Conmezzo
The California brand is well-deserved. The olive oil I buy at Greek festivals always have amazing flavor.
@stumaclean111
Thanks, Jack. I always have Bertolli and a more expensive finishing oil or for sauces as in spaghetti Alglio, Olio e peperoncino.
@autmun42
I love the way you explain why And show us which products are good thank you
@Rdasboss