The Authority on Olive Oil
70% of supermarket EVOO fails international standards. We exist to end that. 283 science-backed articles. 171 primary sources. One standard.
Studies by UC Davis and Europol found approximately 70% of imported "extra virgin" olive oil sold in US retail fails one or more EVOO chemical or sensory standards. Lampante oil sold as EVOO. Refined oil rebranded. Polyphenols stripped. You'll find the full evidence in our fraud guide.
Eight topic chapters. Every claim cited. Updated as new research emerges.
Cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, cognitive, metabolic — EVOO is the most studied culinary fat on earth.
What EVOO actually means chemically, how to identify real from fake, and why the grade was created.
Smoke points, frying science, flavor pairings, and why extra virgin is the only oil many chefs use.
Honest reviews of the brands worth buying, the ones to avoid, and the testing data behind every recommendation.
The full dietary pattern — not just olive oil — that consistent research ties to longevity and disease reduction.
Avocado oil, canola, seed oils — we put them head-to-head against EVOO with the actual science.
6,000 years of Mediterranean civilization built around olive oil — its mythology, religion, trade, and meaning.
Fatty acid ratios, polyphenol content, calorie density, and how EVOO fits into every major dietary pattern.
Start with the guide that matches your goal. Each assumes you're an intelligent adult who wants the real science, not marketing language.
Andalusia is the world's most productive olive oil region, producing more olive oil than any other region on Earth. This guide covers Andalusia's olive varieties, PDO regions, and why it matters for olive oil quality globally.
Borges is one of Spain's oldest and most internationally recognized olive oil brands — a Catalan company founded in 1890 that exports to 130+ countries. This review covers the brand's history, products, quality, and US availability.
Koipe is a Spanish food brand owned by Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil company. This review covers Koipe and Koipesol olive oil products, quality, and availability in the US and internationally.
Ybarra is one of Spain's oldest food brands, founded in 1842 and originally dedicated to olive oil production. This review covers the brand's 180-year history, Ybarra olive oil products, and how this heritage brand compares to other Spanish olive oils.
