The plastic bladder prevents oxidation. Is it otherwise safe?

(Not on topic of above comment) Speaking of “sneaky stuff”, the description of Olea True conveniently lacks the ounce size, and even when magnifying it the ounce size is blurry. Instead, on their site they list the ounces in weight, which is pretty comical.

From what I gather, robustness in an olive oil indicates polyphenol content. That being said, I noticed that rather inexpensive Pompeian Extra-Virgin Robust Olive oil is VERY robust and peppery. Can I pretty much assume the polyphenol content is high?

Good for you! Yes, the harvest date counts and once you start tasting the Good Stuff when it comes to olive oil you can never go back. Of course, at some point you might want to try our Olea True ( Experience Olea True (formerly Olea Blue) and join the “going beyond extra virgin” movement. Olea True is the purest and most potent high-phenol olive oil on the market, with antioxidant levels scientifically measured and included on their labels.) I don’t use it for cooking and include it in my diet as a health supplement and it tastes great. I can just steam some vegetables for dinner and then pour some Olea True on top or dip a good sourdough bread in a small dish of Olea True! California Olive Ranch is in our guide as Ok Stuff https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/safe-product-guides/healthy-olive-oil-guide/ They don’t list the numbers for the polyphenols. You could contact them and ask.

I’m curious about this as well. We use OO, but have also used avocado oil, which I like. Any issues with it?

Organic extra virgin is a great choice but I don’t know the polyphenol levels. The older the oil is the less polyphenols.

I always prefer organic over non-organic oils. Sometimes small businesses don’t have their products organically certified but they don’t use pesticides. As with everything it can be complicated. Also there is some evidence that there is so much glyphosate in the soil that even organic foods have exposure.

I haven’t found a vegetable oil that I am comfortable with. Coconut oil or ghee or the only ones that I feel comfortable with. Or olive oil at low heat.

Yes, Cosco brand is extra virgin but I don’t know the polyphenol levels.

You are welcome!

Briggs is probably ok because it is a pretty good company, however I don’t know what the phenol levels are.

Yes, I do know this. I cook on low heat. I have not found another oil that I am comfortable cooking with but I do use ghee.

oops, you were right! That last sentence did say “unfiltered” when I meant “filtered.” Thanks for noticing!

I’m curious about this one as well!!

I love shopping THRIVE and would love to support their brand if the polyphenols add up.

Thanks in advance!

Yes I have the same questions! Thanks !

[oh. then it is a typo. ^ please check again and you’ll see. thx for the question and clarification!]
Excellent article. Love the Apollo oil! My mom orders that, and purely for taste. 🙂

We use the Cosco brand Kirkland USDA Organic
Extra Virgin. Would you recommend this one?

It is not a typo but it can be confusing. You actually want the filtered because it oxidizes more slowly. Olive oil like many healthy foods is best when it’s first harvested and made. It begins to oxidize immediately so if you buy the filtered you don’t have to worry as much about the particles that are subject to rot. Does that make more sense?