Olive trees are the oldest known cultivated tree and the oil they produce is referred to as ‘liquid gold’. With its extraordinary health-giving properties, one can see why this glistening liquid is so highly praised, but what makes a good extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)?
You may as well ask, ‘What makes a good wine?’ It’s such a subjective matter that coming to a consensus is never easy. With flavours ranging from sweet to peppery, it’s hard to know which to choose. Whether you want to dress a salad, add flavour to a dish, or use it every day, there is an oil for every occasion. Here are seven we have tried; they have their differences but are all excellent.
EDITOR’S CHOICE