Trader Joe's sells fake olive oil

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:NP here: so it's fake because it's olive oil mixed with another oil like soybean?

No. Its fake because it says its extra virgin (from the first pressing, with the most intense flavor) and it actually includes oil from less flavorful later pressings of the olives.

Someone misunderstood that (or deliberately lied about it) and its gone viral.

No, it's fake because of a variety of reasons, one of the most prevalent being mixed with other oils. Read the article!!

I was the NP. I was reading and posting when the article was posted so I only read it after my post.

[Anonymous]

Also watch out for garlic being sold in jars from China.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP here: so it's fake because it's olive oil mixed with another oil like soybean?

No. Its fake because it says its extra virgin (from the first pressing, with the most intense flavor) and it actually includes oil from less flavorful later pressings of the olives.

Someone misunderstood that (or deliberately lied about it) and its gone viral.

No, it's fake because of a variety of reasons, one of the most prevalent being mixed with other oils. Read the article!!

The article almost entirely discusses mislabelling the source and quality of product that is still entirely olive oil. There are only two sentences that discuss the potential risk of other oils being added but it does not provide any stats or actual evidence of such occurrences.

Also, that article is terribly written. The entire thing is clearly a marketing piece for the author's book and is a jumbled mess.

Did you not pass third grade?

Oops, you got me. I can't comprehend anything beyond Roald Dahl books and Highlights magazines.

That much is obvious. I'd say stick to Shel Silverstein and don't try to talk when the adults are speaking.

[Anonymous]

I only buy Luchini olive oil because of this.

[Anonymous]

Wow. I have some Trader Joe's oil. Time for the trash

[Anonymous]

I buy regular olive oil, not evoo, intentionally. No reason to get evoo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I buy regular olive oil, not evoo, intentionally. No reason to get evoo.

I am the OP and I'm talking about the regular olive oil

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP here: so it's fake because it's olive oil mixed with another oil like soybean?

No. Its fake because it says its extra virgin (from the first pressing, with the most intense flavor) and it actually includes oil from less flavorful later pressings of the olives.

Someone misunderstood that (or deliberately lied about it) and its gone viral.

No, it's fake because of a variety of reasons, one of the most prevalent being mixed with other oils. Read the article!!

The article almost entirely discusses mislabelling the source and quality of product that is still entirely olive oil. There are only two sentences that discuss the potential risk of other oils being added but it does not provide any stats or actual evidence of such occurrences.

Also, that article is terribly written. The entire thing is clearly a marketing piece for the author's book and is a jumbled mess.

Yup. Its painful trying to read this mess


I did read this -

Real Extra Virgin is the world’s healthiest widely used fat, and in a rarity among foods, was approved by the FDA to bear specific health claims on its labels - an arduous process akin to certifying a new drug.

Which seems to be confusing the benefits of olive oil in general, with real extra virgin.

Yup, it seems the health benefits are associated with olive oil in general. The Forbes author seems to be confused, or dishonest.

I can't find one article showing scientifically that extra virgin is healthier. I can see claims of other artificial processes used in regular olive oil (but that is not demonstrated for the mislabeled oils in the Forbes article) and nothing in terms of studies showing these processes have led to the regular olive oils not having all the benefits that extra virgin does.

There does seem to be an industry of writers pushing extra virgin, but I can find no science to back them up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I buy regular olive oil, not evoo, intentionally. No reason to get evoo.

I will sometimes get EVOO, because I think it tastes better (but haven't really done much comparative tasting) I believe the health benefits are identical though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy regular olive oil, not evoo, intentionally. No reason to get evoo.

I will sometimes get EVOO, because I think it tastes better (but haven't really done much comparative tasting) I believe the health benefits are identical though.

There are better health benefits. And the taste is much much better

[Anonymous]

What are the safe brands to buy from? Does anyone know?

[Anonymous]

I have always found Rapeseed oil to be far better.

Also I get what you PP's are saying about China but the market gets what the market demands. Whilst there should be no misleading labeling and point of origin it is a USA problem that allows this. I find that food quality overall in the US is lower, chicken injected with broth, cheese flavored cheese substitute, maple tasting table syrup.... its not just olive oil.....

Have you ever looked at the difference between a McDonald's burger in the US versus UK..... scary stuff...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have always found Rapeseed oil to be far better.

Also I get what you PP's are saying about China but the market gets what the market demands. Whilst there should be no misleading labeling and point of origin it is a USA problem that allows this. I find that food quality overall in the US is lower, chicken injected with broth, cheese flavored cheese substitute, maple tasting table syrup.... its not just olive oil.....

Have you ever looked at the difference between a McDonald's burger in the US versus UK..... scary stuff...

No, what's the difference?

I pay more for real cheese (unpasteurized) real balsamic vinegar (yes, they fake that too), etc etc etc. But it's exhausting. It shouldnt be this hard to find products that are what they say they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have always found Rapeseed oil to be far better.

Also I get what you PP's are saying about China but the market gets what the market demands. Whilst there should be no misleading labeling and point of origin it is a USA problem that allows this. I find that food quality overall in the US is lower, chicken injected with broth, cheese flavored cheese substitute, maple tasting table syrup.... its not just olive oil.....

Have you ever looked at the difference between a McDonald's burger in the US versus UK..... scary stuff...

No, what's the difference?

I pay more for real cheese (unpasteurized) real balsamic vinegar (yes, they fake that too), etc etc etc. But it's exhausting. It shouldnt be this hard to find products that are what they say they are.

you just need to google it and a bunch of verifiable articles came up.. I just did and wished I hadn't... I agree it is exhausting, I just looked at the olive oil and did not even notice it says 'olive oil tasting' ingredients olive oil... the make it hard on purpose...

[Anonymous]

Costco Organic EVOO. Way to go people.