Extra Virgin Olive Oil Frequently Asked Questions
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of the bottle?
Rigo D’Oro bottles are 1L in dark glass to protect the oil from light and preserve its organoleptic properties.
Rigo D’Oro bottles are 1L in dark glass to protect the oil from light and preserve its organoleptic properties.
Is the bottle recyclable?
Yes, the glass bottle is fully recyclable. Please dispose of each component correctly, as indicated on the label:
- Bottle: glass → glass recycling
- Cap: aluminum → metal recycling
- Label: paper → paper recycling
Check your local recycling guidelines for accurate sorting.
Yes, the glass bottle is fully recyclable. Please dispose of each component correctly, as indicated on the label:
- Bottle: glass → glass recycling
- Cap: aluminum → metal recycling
- Label: paper → paper recycling
Check your local recycling guidelines for accurate sorting.
Where is your extra virgin olive oil bottled?
Our extra virgin olive oil is bottled in Italy, in a facility that meets high standards of quality and traceability.
Our extra virgin olive oil is bottled in Italy, in a facility that meets high standards of quality and traceability.
How to store extra virgin olive oil?
Store it in a cool, dark place, ideally below 20°C (68°F). Avoid heat sources (like stoves or ovens) and always close the bottle tightly.
Store it in a cool, dark place, ideally below 20°C (68°F). Avoid heat sources (like stoves or ovens) and always close the bottle tightly.
Can you use extra virgin olive oil for frying?
Yes! Extra virgin olive oil can be used for frying, thanks to its stability at high temperatures. However, it’s recommended not to exceed 180°C (356°F).
Yes! Extra virgin olive oil can be used for frying, thanks to its stability at high temperatures. However, it’s recommended not to exceed 180°C (356°F).
Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil?
Our EVOO is extremely versatile! It is perfect raw on salads, grilled vegetables, legumes and bruschetta, but it is also ideal for cooking pasta, white meats, and fish. So, the answer is: YES, you can cook with extra virgin olive oil!
Our EVOO is extremely versatile! It is perfect raw on salads, grilled vegetables, legumes and bruschetta, but it is also ideal for cooking pasta, white meats, and fish. So, the answer is: YES, you can cook with extra virgin olive oil!
Can you use extra virgin olive oil after the expiration date?
EVOO bottles include a recommended best-before date. After this date, if stored properly, the oil may still be usable for a few months, though it might lose some freshness, aroma, and taste.
EVOO bottles include a recommended best-before date. After this date, if stored properly, the oil may still be usable for a few months, though it might lose some freshness, aroma, and taste.
How do I know what is a good extra virgin olive oil?
Good EVOO has a golden-green color, a fresh aroma, and a well-balanced taste. It should not have off odors or a flat flavor.
Good EVOO has a golden-green color, a fresh aroma, and a well-balanced taste. It should not have off odors or a flat flavor.
How is extra virgin olive oil made?
EVOO is made exclusively from mechanically extracted olive oil, with no additives. It’s naturally rich in healthy fats (monounsaturated), vitamin E, and polyphenols, which support overall wellness.
EVOO is made exclusively from mechanically extracted olive oil, with no additives. It’s naturally rich in healthy fats (monounsaturated), vitamin E, and polyphenols, which support overall wellness.
What are the benefits of extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil offers many benefits: it supports heart health, skin, and digestion. It’s known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thanks to its polyphenols and vitamin E.
Extra virgin olive oil offers many benefits: it supports heart health, skin, and digestion. It’s known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thanks to its polyphenols and vitamin E.
What's the difference between olive oil and extra virgin?
Extra virgin olive oil is obtained through mechanical processes and meets higher acidity and quality standards. Regular olive oil may include refined oils, produced through more industrial processes.
Extra virgin olive oil is obtained through mechanical processes and meets higher acidity and quality standards. Regular olive oil may include refined oils, produced through more industrial processes.
Still have questions? Contact us – we’ll be happy to help.
Still have questions? Contact us – we’ll be happy to help.