{"id":77707,"date":"2019-04-11T15:28:44","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/?page_id=77707"},"modified":"2026-01-11T13:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T10:11:31","slug":"myths-and-facts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/myths-and-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths &#038; Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"myhts-facts-landing-main\">\r\n    <div class=\"heading\">\r\n      <div class=\"heading-image\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_Logo.webp\" alt=\"Myths &#038; Facts Logo\" \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"heading-content\">\r\n        <h1>Myths &#038; Facts About Olive Oil<\/h1>\r\n        <p>What are the facts surrounding olive oil and what are the myths? This section attempts to approach the visitor and make him think about some widespread myths around olive oil. Extra Virgin Olive oil is one of the most valuable products of the Mediterranean diet, yet many misconceptions still surround its taste, quality, and use.<\/p>\r\n        <p>At Olive Epitome, we aim to clarify the most common olive oil myths and share reliable facts about extra virgin olive oil &#8211; from its bitterness and spiciness, to its acidity, color and storage conditions. The purpose is for the consumer to acquire the necessary knowledge in order to be able to distinguish the quality of olive oil that he chooses for his daily use. Understanding these elements helps consumers recognize what truly defines a high-quality olive oil and make informed choices for healthy and flavorful cooking.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"body-realted-posts\">\r\n      <div class=\"post1\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/acidity-is-the-most-important-evaluation-criterion-of-an-olive-oil-to-qualify-as-extra-virgin\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_Acidity_is_the_most_important_evaluation_criterion_of_an_extra_virgin_olive_oil_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about the acidity of olive oil image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> &#8211; Acidity is the most important evaluation criterion of an olive oil to qualify as extra virgin<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/acidity-is-the-most-important-evaluation-criterion-of-an-olive-oil-to-qualify-as-extra-virgin\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post2\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/at-the-supermarket-we-can-find-quality-olive-oil\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_At_the_supermarket_we-can_find_quality_olive_oil_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about finding quality olive oil at the supermarket image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 At the supermarket we can find high quality olive oil<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/at-the-supermarket-we-can-find-quality-olive-oil\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post3\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/like-wine-olive-oil-becomes-better-over-time\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_Like_wine_olive_oil_becomes_better_over_time_Gr-1.webp\" alt=\"Myth about olive oil becoming better over time image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 Like wine, olive oil becomes better over time<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/like-wine-olive-oil-becomes-better-over-time\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post4\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-bright-green-color-is-a-sign-of-superior-quality-olive-oil\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_The_bright_green_color_is_a_sign_of_superior_quality_olive_oil_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about the color of superior olive oil image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 The bright green color is a sign of superior quality olive oil<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-bright-green-color-is-a-sign-of-superior-quality-olive-oil\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post5\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-maintenance-of-olive-oil-in-the-refrigerator-and-or-freezer-guarantees-the-avoidance-of-oxidation\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_The_maintenance_of_olive_oil_in_the_refrigerator_and_or_freezer_guarantees_the_avoidance_of_oxidation_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about the maintenance of olive oil at the refrigerator\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 The maintenance of olive oil in the refrigerator and\/or freezer guarantees the avoidance of oxidation<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-maintenance-of-olive-oil-in-the-refrigerator-and-or-freezer-guarantees-the-avoidance-of-oxidation\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post6\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-presence-of-a-bitter-and-or-spicy-taste-in-olive-oil-is-a-defect\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_The_presence_-of_a_bitter_and_or_spicy-taste_-in-olive-oil_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about the presence of bitter taste in the olive oil image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 The presence of a bitter and\/or spicy taste in olive oil is a defect<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/the-presence-of-a-bitter-and-or-spicy-taste-in-olive-oil-is-a-defect\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post7\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/use-one-type-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil-in-the-kitchen\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_The_use_of_one_type_of_extra_virgin_olive_oil_in_the_kitchen_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about using one type of olive oil in the kitchen image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 The use of one type of extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen is the right choice<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/use-one-type-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil-in-the-kitchen\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"post8\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/we-should-not-cook-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Olive_Epitome_Myths__Facts_EO_EVOO_We_should_not_cook_with_extra_virgin_olive_oil_En.webp\" alt=\"Myth about if we should cook with extra virgin olive oil image\"><\/a>\r\n        <h3><strong>Myth<\/strong> \u2013 We should not cook with extra virgin olive oil<\/h3>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveepitome.com\/en\/we-should-not-cook-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\" class=\"learn-more\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Myths &#038; Facts About Olive Oil What are the facts surrounding olive oil and what are the myths? 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