Olive oil

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Common questions

Is Olive oil healthy?

Olive oil scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This olive oil product combines refined olive oil with extra virgin olive oil, offering a blend that retains some beneficial properties of high-quality fats.

How processed is Olive oil?

Olive oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Olive oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Refined Olive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Olive oil

Aldi
85 Excellent

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This olive oil product combines refined olive oil with extra virgin olive oil, offering a blend that retains some beneficial properties of high-quality fats. The presence of extra virgin olive oil, known for its antioxidants and heart health benefits, is a positive aspect. However, the inclusion of refined oil slightly reduces the overall quality, as it undergoes more processing compared to pure extra virgin olive oil.

Key ingredients 2

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, making it a nutritious choice for health-conscious consumers.

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Refined Olive Oil
Good

Refined olive oil is a processed oil that retains many of the healthy fats and is widely used for cooking due to its neutral flavor and stability.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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