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.
The Promise of Pomace
With the current state of the olive oil market there has never been a more critical time for buyers to take an interest in olive oil quality. The reality is that most of what people think they know about olive oil quality, flavour and value is wrong. This is particularly important in emerging markets such as India.
Sherry Vinegar
This year Lefktro has seen a noticeable increase in both the sales and the popularity of sherry vinegar (Vinagre de Jerez), and as such I thought it might be worth having a closer look at a condiment that is rapidly gaining in popularity.
Private Storage – Why it’s happened and why not to panic
I wrote on the 1st of August about private storage, and for those still not aware of this phenomenon it is worth a quick read to familiarize yourself with the concept. It was, until this week, two years since the olive oil market last saw private storage activated, and the 26% overnight increase in the price of oil that accompanied its activation.
Nut and Seed Oils – Go Foraging for Alternatives to Olive Oil
‘Alternative oils’ is the rather lacklustre description used to illustrate the ever growing array of tasty, versatile oils that essentially are non-olive oils. In a crowded market, making ‘alternative’ oils stand out in the crowd is a difficult task, especially in today’s challenging trading conditions. But, as with everything, these things are a matter of education, do we really understand what these oils are and how best to use them?
Oil Adulteration
Is your olive pomace oil olive pomace oil or is it blend, is your extra virgin olive oil or an olive pomace blend?
