Olive oil is a staple in many cultures and cuisines, renowned for its versatility and flavor. The author conducted a taste test of various olive oils at Trader Joe's, aiming to identify the best options available. Key factors included taste and texture; the author's analysis led to a ranking from worst to best. Notably, blends that include refined oils lack the robust flavors characteristic of high-quality extra virgin olive oils, which are generally preferred for their rich, fruity profiles and culinary contributions.
Trader Giotto's imported olive oil didn't have the flavor of a high-quality EVOO, making it the only blend on this list that's not 100% EVOO.
I firmly believe the best olive oils are extra virgin...this olive oil is thin and almost translucent and didn't deliver much on flavor.
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