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 contains both refined and virgin olive oils, providing a good source of healthy monounsaturated 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, Virgin Olive Oil counts 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

Name: Olive Oil
Brand: Primadonna

Primadonna

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Van de Velde N.V.

Category Cooking Oils

Summary

This olive oil product contains both refined and virgin olive oils, providing a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats. While the refining process removes some antioxidants, the inclusion of virgin olive oil helps retain beneficial compounds. The product is moderately processed, but it maintains a clean label with no harmful additives, making it a healthy choice for cooking.

Key ingredients 2

Virgin Olive Oil

Very Good

Unrefined olive oil rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants that support heart and overall health.

Refined Olive Oil

Neutral

Extracted and purified olive oil that provides healthy monounsaturated fats, though it undergoes more processing than virgin varieties.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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