A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options
Summary
Choice, a consumer group, tested 30 extra-virgin olive oils from supermarkets and found some Australian oils scored higher than many imported ones from Italy and Spain. The top-ranked oil was an Italian brand, but several Australian oils performed well and showed good quality in taste tests.Key Facts
- Choice tested 30 extra-virgin olive oils in a blind taste test in a lab.
- The best oil was Monini Classico from Italy with a score of 88%.
- An Australian oil, Cobram Extra Virgin Classic, ranked third with a score of 80%.
- Most tested oils scoring 76% or higher included seven Australian, three Italian, and three Spanish brands.
- The cheapest oil tested scored lowest with 60%, described as lacking strong flavor.
- Testers looked for freshness, fruitiness, and bitterness in the oils.
- Experts recommend storing olive oil in cool, dark places in airtight containers.
- The oil’s color does not strongly indicate quality; taste and mouthfeel are more important.
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