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Lefktro UK Ltd is a major importer, exporter and national distributor of extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and other premium ingredients. Lefktro sets the standard for quality and value and supplies to food service companies, wholesale groups, manufacturers, independent cash & carries , delicatessens, food halls and farm shops.

Quality and Traceability: Beware the Perils of Gutter Oil

In the current economic environment there are heightened gains for cheating. Everyone is asking about price … very few people ask about quality and traceability. Disreputable sellers are looking for ways to increase their margins, and they do this by mixing one product with another to reduce cost. An example of this is mixing pomace oil with sunflower oil and still claiming it is olive pomace oil, another common method is to mix extra virgin olive oil with cheaper oil and still call it olive oil.

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