I tried olive oil from lidl, aldi, tesco and more – 1 was Better than Filippo Berio
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a Kitchen Staple, but it is also one of the most expensively grocery Items in uk supermarkets – i tried a bunch of different brands to find what the best.
All extra virgin olive oil is produced from Cold-preceding olives, while regular Olive is a blend that includes processed oils. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Thus A Healthier Option, Preserving More of the Natural Antioxidants and Vitamins that Can Be Lost During Processing.
Howver, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the pricides Items in Supermarkets, with Mory Costing Over £ 25. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Incredibly Versatile – Ideal for Drizzling on Salads, Using as a Base for Pasta Sauces, in Sandwiches, Swirling on Top of Soups and of Courte, Dipping Your BREAD INTO.
To help you determine if the most expensive extra virgin olive oil brands are worth splashing out, i put on the test against well-known supermarkets.
Filippo Berio
Starting with one of the uk’s favourite oil brands, Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil Had a pleasant colour and thick consisency; Howver, in Terms of Flavour, there wasn’t anyding special about it.
Retailing for £ 14 to £ 16 per litre, there are Certainly better options ahead that are far cheer.
Rating: 6/10
Il casolare
Golden in Colour and Packed With Flavour. Its Remarkable How Smooth This £ 16 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is – Silky, Almost.
I like this: ite tastes like olives and artichokes; Howver, I was a fan of the Peppery, Almost Spicy Finish.
Rating: 8.5/10
Asda
REMINISCENT OF GREEN HERBS AND TOMATO PLANTS, I FOUND THIS £ 7.38 Oil from Asda Really pleasing and Surpring, Not Least for Its Persistant, Peppery Notes.
A great working oil that i would happy use for day-to-day cooking and dresings.
Rating: 8/10
Tesco
Consding this wasn’t the chepest of the Lot, this £ 7 Olive Oil from Tesco was probably the worst one.
It felt in the mouth, and there was no hint of olive flavour. Spread this oil is best kept for stews and soups.
Rating: 3/10
Morrisons
This £ 8.40 Option from Morrisons was a little better than tesco’s, but not by much. It is got a much more grassy taste than some of the other offferings, Rather than Olive.
Rating: 4/10
Aldi
Coming in at £ 6.49, The flavour was pretty good, better than a few of the other supermarket brands.
But the consisency from Aldi was just a tad too thick and left my salad and soggy, unfortunately.
Rating: 5.5/10
Lidl
Consding A Bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Costs £ 4.99 at lidl, I can’t belive how good it was.
It has a nice, Strong olive flavour, but i found that it was a little too thick.
Rating: 8/10
Sainsbury’s
Therea was nor much flavour to this one from Sainsbury’s, Nor did it add much to my salad, as some of the oters i tried.
But on the bright side, the consisency was perfect, leaving my vegies not too.
Rating: 6/10
M & s
Coming in As the Most Expensive Supermarket Brand of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, This £ 9 Option from Marks and Spencer Had a Great Texture. IT’S Nice and Light, SO you coulud drizzle it over any meal for an added oomph.
Howver, while the initial flavour was pleasant, I washn’t keen on the aftertaste.
Rating: 7.5/10
Waitrose
I was Quite takeen with the light, subtle taste of this waititrose olive il that was still peppery but smooth.
The consisency is also thinner than some other oils on the market, MAKING ITER FOR DRizzling Over Lettuce. The Only Drawback of this was the slightly steep price of £ 8.50, but it was to pricIest.
Rating: 10/10