The Healthiest Olive Oil - Reviewed by Yahoo!
Yahoo!life tested 13 popular extra-virgin varietals, ranking them on taste and antioxidant profile. And guess what - Evie Organic Olive Oil-SMOOTH won on taste! Check out the full article here. Snapshot below:
Region: California | Olive variety: Not indicated | Polyphenol level: 349 mg/kg | Awards or standout features: 100% recycled packaging, single-variety small batch harvests, organic, Non-GMO Project Verified
With the exception of the Zoi product, we were surprised to find that most of the oils we liked the best were lighter and clearer in color. That was certainly the case for the Evie Smooth Organic EVOO, which features a nice golden hue, much lighter than its "sister oil," the Evie Bold.
The smell matched the color, light and smooth, and the taste followed in line — we described it as "lightly nutty" with no bitterness to speak of. We found it pleasant to sip and even better as a dip. Given its light flavor, it would also work well as an oil for baking or sautéing.
The brand also lists its polyphenol level as 349 mg/kg, making it a verifiably healthy choice, although the level is considerably lower than some of the other options we tested (including the Evie Bold). And while the product is organically grown and Non-GMO Project Verified (features we greatly appreciate), the information on its harvest and origin is a bit vague. We would love to get more details on exactly what type of olive is used and which farms it's being harvested from.