About Olive Oil

Olive oil is the liquid fat, or natural oil obtained from pressing whole olives. Different olives, from different countries, will each give the oil a different taste – some quite mild, and others quite peppery or bitter.

Different processing techniques will result in olive oils of different ‘grades’ – refined and unrefined. Unrefined oils are pure and untreated, meaning that no chemicals or heat have been used in the extraction process, resulting in a purer oil with a stronger taste. Refined oils have been treated to remove any flaws and are usually lighter in colour and milder in taste.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The finest olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is an unrefined oil made from pure cold-pressed olives and is usually more expensive, as it’s deemed the highest quality, it has a stronger flavour and it is typically darker in colour compared to other olive oils, regular or light, olive oils are usually a blend of both cold-pressed and processed oils.