6 Olive Oils At Aldi, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

"Olive oil is one of the best oils for your diet. It is rich in amino acids, healthy fats, and antioxidants, and may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. It is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, along with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and healthy grains. And, even though America's food pyramid has been recently flipped upside down to focus on full-fat dairy and animal proteins, following the Mediterranean Diet is internationally recognized as one of the best for your health."

"In addition to the health benefits, olive oil can be used for cooking, drizzling, or dipping. It can add zesty spiciness to a salad dressing or add richness to a cup of coffee. However, depending on its source, olive oil can be more expensive than other oils, which can be a deterrent when shopping on a budget. That is where the discount grocer Aldi comes into play."

Olive oil supplies amino acids, healthy fats, and antioxidants and may lower cardiovascular disease risk. Olive oil is central to the Mediterranean diet alongside fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Olive oil serves multiple culinary roles, including cooking, drizzling, dipping, and flavoring dressings or beverages. Price varies by source, with Italian extra virgin often costing more. Aldi reduces retail cost by sourcing directly and selling under private labels and by buying olive oil produced outside Italy. A comparative tasting evaluated Aldi's olive oils by ingredients, production, packaging, and price. Carlini blends refined and extra virgin oil and is suited for high-heat cooking.

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