Olive Oil

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Common questions

Is Olive Oil healthy?

Olive Oil scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This olive oil blend contains both refined and virgin olive oil.

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

Primadonna
75 Good

Analysis updated September 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 blend contains both refined and virgin olive oil. While virgin olive oil is beneficial due to its monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, the presence of refined olive oil indicates a higher level of processing, which can reduce the overall nutritional quality. The product is moderately processed, which affects its score compared to higher-quality, single-origin extra virgin olive oils.

Key ingredients 2

Virgin Olive Oil
Good

Virgin olive oil is a less processed form of olive oil that retains more natural flavors and nutrients. It contains beneficial monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. The extraction process is less intensive, preserving more of its natural compounds.

Benefits

Rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.

Refined Olive Oil
Neutral

Refined olive oil is a processed form of olive oil with a neutral flavor and higher smoke point. It undergoes refining processes that may reduce some beneficial compounds. It is often used for cooking due to its stability at higher temperatures.

Benefits

Provides a stable cooking oil option with a higher smoke point than virgin olive oils.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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