A battery of tests is employed to determine Olive oil authenticity and identity of the adulterant. Included in this testing regime is the determination of free acidity, peroxide value, UV extinction, fatty acid composition, sterol composition, triglyceride composition, wax content, and steroidal hydrocarbons. Test results are measured against the International Olive Oil Council trade standard to identify abnormalities. Each test provides key information which allows a decision to be made with respect to the grade of Olive oil and the identity of any adulterants.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brands CA Standards
Jan 2010		 INTL Standards
Jan 2010		 CA Standards
Jun 2010		 INTL Standards
Jun 2010
365 Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece		    
Agape Martinis Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece		    
Alidoro Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Amir Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Asti Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Import
Bariani Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: California
Campania Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		  
Ciutu Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Coros Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Cucina & Amore Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
DaVinci Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
De Cecco Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Epathlon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece		    
Fasolino Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Fortuna Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		  
Genco Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Lykovouno Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece
Martinis Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece
Mezzetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Monte Pollino Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Newman's Own Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: USA		    
Olivoila Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Passport Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Greece		    
Puget Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: France
Roland Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Safeway Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Sagra Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy
Santini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Spain
Tiger Brand Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Trader Joe's Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil Origin: Greece    
Trader Joe's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Spain		    
Trader Giotto's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Vento Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Vita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Italy		    
Western Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Spain		    
Zatium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Origin: Spain		  
Testing performed by ETS (Environmental Technical Services)

Why Olive Oil?

The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. (1-3) No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated as olive oil -mainly oleic acid