mikey88 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Following a program the other day on the ‘olive oil scam’ in Europe…..made me ponder what I was buying at the Supermarket in Chiang Mai…. I’ve been deliberately taking extra following some health advice……and now I’m wondering… Is there any way to ascertain if specific brands on sale here are actually ‘genuine’ EVOO…..? Appreciate your assistance as always… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 I bought a 5 litre can from Lazada, FRAGATA, for Bht 600. Seems pretty good. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VinnieK Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, KannikaP said: I bought a 5 litre can from Lazada, FRAGATA, for Bht 600. Seems pretty good. You probably got pomace olive oil at that price 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I've never seen the 'Sabrosso' brand extra-virgin named in any of the Scam Oil Lists. Not cheap, but very nice for cooking or even dipping bread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 "Virgin" olive oil is a massive scam. If it's "Virgin" then it congeals at the temperatures you normally find in grocery stores in Thailand (24 or colder). Look around. Most "good" coconut oil is congealed. I challenge you to find a congealed bottle of olive oil anywhere in Thailand (or most of the world). It's a massive scam and government regulators do - nothing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, VinnieK said: You probably got pomace olive oil at that price Sorry it was Bht 850, but now is Bht 1450. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 I buy Sabrosso (First cold pressed) for salads and dipping. I buy Bertolli for frying (high temp) Is it real? Who know.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 A troll post has been reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya Spotter Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 If you stick with the major Italian and Spanish brands sold in stores you're getting what it says on the label...the oil adulteration stuff occurs in the bulk oil market...the stuff sold to restaurants and other large users. It's not the 250 ml, 500ml, and 1 litre bottles. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 6 hours ago, connda said: "Virgin" olive oil is a massive scam. If it's "Virgin" then it congeals at the temperatures you normally find in grocery stores in Thailand (24 or colder). Look around. Most "good" coconut oil is congealed. I challenge you to find a congealed bottle of olive oil anywhere in Thailand (or most of the world). It's a massive scam and government regulators do - nothing. Olive oil does not start to congeal at 24C ... not even close. Not till about 12C or less. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 6 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said: If you stick with the major Italian and Spanish brands sold in stores you're getting what it says on the label...the oil adulteration stuff occurs in the bulk oil market...the stuff sold to restaurants and other large users. It's not the 250 ml, 500ml, and 1 litre bottles. Thanks for the advice. I love olives/oil but always hesitate when I see the prices in supermarkets. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 EVOO must have source on label Italy preferred...cold press meaning do not heat it up Is meant to be used cold in dressings and the like......doesnt have a high smoke point Crusty bread with antipasto etc.....is an oil to flavor dishes not to fry with...drizzle I used to cook for Rimping they have decent selection...good EVOO aint cheap tho 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: EVOO must have source on label Italy preferred...cold press meaning do not heat it up Is meant to be used cold in dressings and the like......doesnt have a high smoke point Crusty bread with antipasto etc.....is an oil to flavor dishes not to fry with...drizzle I used to cook for Rimping they have decent selection...good EVOO aint cheap tho Wow! Many thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, KhunLA said: about 12C or less At what temperature does olive oil solidify? "Olive oil can begin to solidify at temperatures starting around 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 ºC). Because olive oil is a natural" https://www.oliveoil.com/does-olive-oil-freeze/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted August 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: Wow! Many thanks for the info. Italian olive oil is the one to avoid- the Italian mafia run the market and all the adulterated oil is organised by them. The more expensive the oil the more likely it is to be adulterated. The cleanest oil I got was in fresh of a small farm in Libya. The EU oversaw some of the greatest olive oil scams and olive tree scams. I use good quality organic coconut oil for cooking but regard olive oil as a snobbish fad 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chongalulu Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 21 hours ago, KannikaP said: Sorry it was Bht 850, but now is Bht 1450. Had this before when it was 750 baht . It was fine and very cheap,should’ve bought more ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, nchuckle said: Had this before when it was 750 baht . It was fine and very cheap,should’ve bought more ! Thanks for your recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 15 hours ago, KhunLA said: Olive oil does not start to congeal at 24C ... not even close. Not till about 12C or less. Correct, from a foodie website. At about 45-50°F, the olive oil can begin to solidify, making it look cloudy or crystalized. As the olive oil gets colder, it turns into the consistency of butter. When completely frozen, it becomes a very hard butter. That would be just about 10 as said Centigrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NotEinstein Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 I used to suffer with joint inflammation for years, needing to take ibuprofen twice a week on average, until I started having extra virgin olive oil on my morning toast instead of butter three years ago. I've just upgraded to having extra virgin coconut oil on one toast now. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey88 Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the replies so far…… The initial reason I started taking EVOO daily was that it was recommended by my eye specialist re macular degeneration. The price doesn’t worry me that much. I was just wondering if there was some type of ‘certification’ system or similar. I don’t use in for cooking. I take it neat or mixed in with other food. But the advice so far is appreciated… Edited August 14, 2022 by mikey88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 In Makro today, the Coconut oil (cold pressed) was like 460thb for a small bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 23 hours ago, The Fugitive said: Wow! Many thanks for the info. was actually in rimping today... if u want to cook with it they have the lighter versions or blends but as my grandma from sicily would slap me if u heated EVOO I like getting good crusty bread to dip in EVOO with fresh parm-s/p-garlic-red flakes-herbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 15 hours ago, KhunLA said: want that dark green color and good smell.....check source on bottle where olives grown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arithai12 Posted August 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2022 The amount of misinformation passed as "expert advice" on this forum is breathtaking. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/13/2022 at 7:25 PM, Pattaya Spotter said: If you stick with the major Italian and Spanish brands sold in stores you're getting what it says on the label...the oil adulteration stuff occurs in the bulk oil market...the stuff sold to restaurants and other large users. It's not the 250 ml, 500ml, and 1 litre bottles. Which brands do you recommend? I read a report several years ago that some of the Italian brands were not giving genuine olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 12:36 AM, The Fugitive said: Thanks for the advice. I love olives/oil but always hesitate when I see the prices in supermarkets. Healthy food sometimes costs a bit more...but think how much you save on medical bills - strokes and heart attacks aren't cheap ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said: Healthy food sometimes costs a bit more...but think how much you save on medical bills - strokes and heart attacks aren't cheap ???? Maybe if you were just starting as a child. But as a retired old person, I don't think what you eat will make much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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