A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options
Consumer advocacy group Choice blind-tested 30 extra-virgin olive oils available in Australian supermarkets. The results showed that several Australian-made oils ranked highly, competing effectively with established Italian and Spanish brands.
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This provides practical consumer advice and highlights the growing competitiveness of local agricultural products in the global market.
The good oil … Of the 13 varieties that Choice scored 76% and above, seven came from Australia, three from Italy, and three from Spain. The good oil … Of the 13 varieties that Choice scored 76% and above, seven came from Australia, three from Italy, and three from Spain. Australian food and drink A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from Australia
The report is based on objective consumer testing data and provides a balanced view of various brands.
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