EVO Oil and Olive Oil, Choose Thus!

Olio EVO refers to extra virgin olive oil and is its abbreviation, so as to abbreviate its pronunciation. Thus, it is nothing more than an acronym for. Extra virgin of Oliva.

Now that you understand the meaning of Olio EVO, it is only fair to talk a little about this healthy and natural vegetable fat widely used in Italy and increasingly popular in other European countries as well.

You may be here to learn more aboutevo oil, or simply because you would like to purchase it but don’t know how. Don’t worry, you are in the right place. At the end of this

INDEX

• When can Oil be said to be Extra Virgin?
• What is the Difference between Olive Oil and EVO Oil?
• EVO Oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• Olive Oil
• How do you get a good EVO Oil?
• Lampante Oil, Difference with EVO Oil
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about EVO Oil

Olio Evo, When can Oil be Said to be Extra Virgin?

EVO oil is obtained by pressing olives that have reached the right level of ripeness to ensure the maximum beneficial properties of this pivotal ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. As stated within the November 14, 2003 Decree in the Official Gazette and the EC Reg. of June 13, 2002 , Extra Virgin Olive Oil must be obtained exclusively by mechanical process from the pressing of healthy olives and strictly in a natural way, without the addition of any chemical elements.

What is the Difference between Olive Oil and EVO Oil?

Let us start by saying that there is a significant difference between the two oils. As we have just seen in the previous section, the obtaining (and marketing) ofExtra Virgin Olive Oil, known as EVO Oil, is governed by national and European laws that require the implementation of a precise procedure in order for the oil to be labeled as EVO oil.

But what is the difference between EVO Oil and a regular Olive Oil? Let’s go into more detail, so that you who are reading, by the end of this article, will no longer have any doubt!

EVO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Contedoro

It is obtained only and exclusively through a mechanical process, that is, the olives must be crushed, physically crushed in order to obtain that paste that will then give birth to the oil.

This is the only process provided for us to be able to speak of EVO Oils as it is the most natural process possible to obtain that olive juice which then (through other processes such as Crushing and Gramolatura) becomes EVO Oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) ready to be packaged.

Read also: Olive Milling, What is it? Meaning and Procedure

Olive Oil 

Although even in the case of Olive Oil the process is the same as for EVO oil, that oil that has defects (albeit slight) in terms of acidity is labeled as Olive Oil. Almost always olive oils are blends, obtained from blends of refined oils and virgin oils.

Reason why, quality terms, it represents a second if not a third choice.

How do you get a good EVO Oil?

Here are the two secrets to obtaining excellent extra virgin olive oil.

1. THE RAW MATERIAL (THE OLIVES)

First of all, the olives!

If you don’t start with an exceptional raw material there is little you can do, we can sit around and discuss the best techniques in the world for producing oil but you will never get an excellent result.

In this respect, at Contedoro, we can only and exclusively rely on conferters from Irpinia, from our land, who have actually been our friends for decades. There is the utmost trust between us, and the oil that we produce annually is the result of a way of working that is always the same and highly professional, which gratifies us with recognition and awards.

Our olives are of the Ogliarola and Ravece varieties, only from native olive trees and not imported.

2. THE EXTRACTION METHOD

The method of production greatly affects the final result and it is a step, this one, that still too many people underestimate when they rely on a mill to buy EVO oil.

At Contedoro , we exclusively use the cold pressing method, which is that process of oil extraction that preserves the organoleptic qualities of the EVO oil intact, always maintaining an extraction temperature below 27°C. This method guarantees a much higher quality of the final product than the new industrial extraction methods, where the focus is always more on quantity than on the quality of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is obtained.

In fact, through cold pressing, you get a much lower olive yield than through hot pressing, but this is a necessary evil if you want to producegood EVO oil!

By the way, can you recognize a good Italian extra virgin olive oil?

Lampante Oil, Difference with EVO Oil

Lampante Oil, as well asExtra Virgin Oil, is a product that is obtained through a process of mechanical pressing of olives but differs in quality from other oils by being less valuable.

It is called Lampante, an oil with an acidity percentage above 2%, just what was used in the past for the use of oil lamps.

In addition to this aspect, Lampante Oil generally also has an unpleasant appearance and odor due to its level of acidity, although Lampante Oil always remains an edible oil.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about EVO Oil

Here are some of the frequently asked questions among consumers and customers:

• QUESTION: How much should a liter of oil cost to be of good quality?
• RESPONSE: A good quality EVO oil should NEVER cost less than €11 per liter.
• QUESTION: What is the best time to buy EVO Oil?
• RESPONSE: The time of the oil season is the best, which is October/November/December.
• QUESTION: Are there specific varieties for producing EVO Oil?
• RESPONSE: No, there are no specific varieties but there are varieties such as, Ravece, which are more valuable and appreciated than others
• QUESTION: When can an Evo oil be called genuine?
• ANSWER: To get a genuine Evo oil you have to start from the field, which is why we at Contedoro use only olives hand-picked by small Irpinian growers and pressed in our farm mill. We do not use water in the extraction process; the Evo oil is obtained directly from the olive pulp in its total integrity.
• QUESTION: What is the cost of Italian EVO oil?
• RESPONSE: On average, a good Italian EVO oil can cost between €12-€15 for a quality product.

On this page we have tried to take away any doubts you may have about EVO Oil, but if you still have any questions about it or simply want to know more, you can always find us available at our contacts via Mail, WhatsApp or on the phone. Do not hesitate to contact us!