The Best Olive Oil In Aldi Stores Is Practically Restaurant Quality - Tasting Table

"Trying the oil, I found this cold-pressed EVOO's taste was superior to the others, noted flavors of freshly cut grass, wild artichoke, and fruity green apple. The mouthfeel of this oil was also a huge help in getting it the number one spot. Compared to some of the other olive oils in the tasting, which were lacking in the unctuous, rich texture, Specially Selected's smooth, buttery mouthfeel was a memorable part of the tasting experience."

"Cogill also noted the 'best if used by date' on each of the olive oils she tried, and unlike the other five, the Specially Selected olive oil was the only one to include the 2024 harvest date. This is an important, albeit often overlooked, piece of information. Buying the freshest product is essential since olive oil starts to lose its antioxidants about two years post harvest."

"Finding a top notch olive oil that also happens to be reasonably priced ($12.09 for a 16.9 oz bottle) is something to celebrate, so it's no surprise that fans have been singing its praises. It's a flavorful olive oil that also happens to be extremely versatile - a Tasting Table writer even uses this Aldi olive oil in her morning coffee for a creamier, more flavorful experience."

Aldi offers a standout olive oil option in its Specially Selected Premium Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which ranked first in a taste comparison of six Aldi olive oils. The cold-pressed oil features distinctive flavors of freshly cut grass, wild artichoke, and fruity green apple, with a smooth, buttery mouthfeel that distinguishes it from competitors. A key advantage is its inclusion of the 2024 harvest date, ensuring freshness since olive oil loses antioxidants approximately two years after harvest. Priced at $12.09 for 16.9 ounces, this versatile oil appeals to shoppers seeking quality at reasonable cost and can be used in various applications, including morning coffee.

Read at Tasting Table