OLIVE OIL

- Exceptional Extra Virgin Olive Oils: Handpicked from the Mediterranean, our Vintage Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) are selected by our Oleologist, Alexandra Gauquelin. Out of 300+ olive oils tested each year, only a few Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) meet Oliviers&Co’s standards for flavor, aroma, and quality. Perfect for finishing dishes or elevating your favorite recipes.

- Flavored Olive Oils: Our flavored olive oils are naturally created by pressing fresh olives together with herbs (basil, thyme, mint, garlic) or citrus (lemon, mandarin). Nothing artificial is added. These flavored olive oils are ideal for cooking, baking, salad dressings, or drizzling over dishes to add bold, natural flavor.

- Everyday Cooking Olive Oils: Every kitchen needs a reliable extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for daily cooking. Our Everyday Cooking EVOO is smooth, versatile, and perfect for sautéing, roasting, grilling, or finishing your favorite dishes. Use it to bring out the flavor in pasta, vegetables, proteins, and more — a true kitchen essential for every home cook.

- New Harvest Olive Oils: Our New Harvest EVOOs showcase the freshest olives from this year’s Mediterranean harvest. Seasonal Grand Crus from France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, and Portugal capture the vibrant flavor and aroma of olives at their peak.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, a lifestyle known for balanced portions, fresh ingredients, and mindful eating. Studies show that EVOO offers a wide range of health benefits, including supporting heart health, providing antioxidants, promoting healthy fats in your diet, and reducing inflammation.

Incorporating premium olive oil into your cooking, baking, or finishing dishes is an easy way to enjoy natural flavor and wellness benefits every day. Discover how olive oil can boost your health while elevating every meal.

The main differences between olive oil and vegetable oils come down to source and extraction methods — and it makes a big difference for both health and taste.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extracted naturally through mechanical processes, such as pressing or centrifugation. This preserves the nutrients, antioxidants, and natural compounds in the olives, resulting in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) — the highest-quality olive oil with rich flavor and health benefits.

Vegetable oils, on the other hand, are often refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) to extend shelf life. These processes may involve solvents and high heat, which can reduce nutrients and diminish natural flavor.

Swap Vegetable Oil for Gourmet Olive Oil

Any recipe calling for vegetable or canola oil is a perfect opportunity to use premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) instead. Simply replace at a 1:1 ratio — one cup of vegetable oil becomes one cup of EVOO. The result? Moist, tender baked goods with enhanced flavor. Imagine the natural, smooth richness of gourmet olive oil in a chocolate cake, carrot cake, or muffins — it elevates every bite. Learn more how you can use olive oil instead of vegetable oil here.

Olive oil has been cherished for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations across the Mediterranean basin. Even in Ancient Egypt, olive oil was highly prized by pharaohs for its culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.

Olive oil is also a cornerstone of the Cretan and Mediterranean diet, celebrated for its natural flavor, healthy fats, and wellness benefits. From antiquity to modern kitchens, olive oil continues to be a symbol of quality, tradition, and taste.

Learn more about the history and origins of olive oil and how it became a staple of healthy Mediterranean living.

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most versatile and healthy ingredients in your kitchen. Use it for everyday cooking, seasoning salads, roasting vegetables, or even baking your favorite desserts. Olive oil can replace butter in many recipes, adding moisture, tenderness, and natural flavor to cakes, cookies, and pastries.

Smoke Point and Cooking Tips

With a smoke point of 410°F, olive oil is perfect for sautéing, roasting, and even high-heat baking. Choose high-quality EVOO or flavored olive oils to maximize both taste and health benefits.

Baking with Chocolate and Olive Oil

Chocolate lovers rejoice: you can bake with olive oil without sacrificing flavor or wellness. Using premium olive oil in chocolate cakes, brownies, or desserts enhances texture and adds a subtle richness that complements chocolate perfectly. No need to restrict yourself — olive oil makes indulgence healthier.

Discover more about the best olive oils for cooking and baking and learn which types to avoid for optimal flavor and health benefits.