Is this the same olive oil as the 500 ml Coratina bottle?
Yes. This is the same organic Coratina olive oil, but in a bag-in-box. Convenient if you use a lot of olive oil and want to buy it economically.
Isn't a bag-in-box a bit inconvenient?
Certainly not! The bag-in-box has a very handy tap that you can use to fill a bottle, for example. Then you can store the bag-in-box cool in your kitchen cupboard, and use the bottle in the kitchen and on the table.
Is 3 liters suitable for home use?
Yes. For daily use, if you regularly cook, bake, or make salads, 3 liters is actually practical. The Bag-in-Box protects the oil from light and oxygen, making this size suitable for daily use.
Does the quality remain good with such a large package?
Yes. The Bag-in-Box protects the oil better than an opened bottle and stays fresh for a long time. When pouring, hardly any air and light come into contact with the oil. This keeps the olive oil and its taste stable for longer. For more on storage, see this page in our Knowledge Center.
Is this olive oil suitable for daily cooking?
Yes. Good extra virgin olive oil is not meant for special occasions or to be left in the back of the cupboard. Use it daily for baking, roasting, vegetables, salads, pasta, bread, and to finish dishes.
Is this olive oil not too bitter or too peppery?
Fresh, good quality extra virgin olive oil can be bitter and peppery. This is characteristic of good olive oil and is due, among other things, to natural polyphenols. The intensity varies per oil and is described in the taste profile on this page.
Why choose this oil instead of supermarket olive oil?
Supermarket olive oil is often made for a low liter price. This oil is selected based on origin, recent harvest, taste, and quality. So you are not buying anonymous bulk oil, but an oil from a specific producer.
How do you best use this olive oil?
Often and for everything in the kitchen and on the table. Fry your fish and meat with it, use it over warm vegetables, in salads, with bread, in pasta, or as a final drizzle over a dish. Good olive oil is better appreciated when you actually use it. For more information about baking and roasting, use and recipes, see our Olive Oil Knowledge Center.
Should you consume this olive oil purely for its health benefits?
No. There is no scientific evidence whatsoever that a spoonful or two of olive oil on an empty stomach would be better than when you use olive oil as part of your normal diet.
What's more, EVOO belongs with food!
If you use olive oil with your meal, you also benefit from the role olive oil plays in nutrition. For more on this, see our page on health and extra virgin olive oil.
