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The good oil

Date published: 10th October 2012

A guide to buying the right olive oil for you

There are many different types of olive oils, with labels that can vary significantly between and within brands. ‘Extra virgin olive oil’, ‘pure’, ‘extra light’—with so many different choices, it can be hard to know what these labels mean. This guide helps clarify the various types of olive oils and the terms commonly used on olive oil packaging, to help you buy products with confidence.

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