Unfiltered Olive Oil

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Is unfiltered olive oil as good as filtered? Does it taste different? How should it be stored? What are the differences between filtered and unfiltered olive oil?

These are some of the most frequently asked questions when discussing this type of oil. Questions that we are going to answer.

Unfiltered Olive Oil Benefits

Unfiltered extra virgin olive oil has a number of characteristics that distinguish it from regular or filtered olive oil, while being equally healthy and recommended.

It contains additional polyphenols that are not removed during the filtering process and have strong antioxidant properties.
The amount of chlorophylls and polyphenols it contains is responsible for its intense green color and its bitter and spicy flavor.

This makes unfiltered EVOO a highly recommended product to include in our daily diet.

Unfiltered Olive Oil Properties

Unfiltered olive oil is freshly extracted, so its flavor changes and progressively loses its freshness, bitterness, and spiciness. In fact, this type of oil “tingles” in the throat due to its intense aroma.

Since it’s fresh, unfiltered oil contains a maximum amount of chlorophylls and polyphenols, which are responsible for its green color and bitter, spicy taste.

The main characteristic of unfiltered olive oil is its vitamin E, along with other natural antioxidants (Oleocanthal, Tyrosol). These are only found in high-quality extra virgin olive oils, and of course, even more so in unfiltered extra virgin oils.

Unfiltered EVOO

If you want to buy unfiltered extra virgin olive oil and are wondering what’s the best way to use it, our recommendation is to use it raw or for cooking at low temperatures, avoiding its use for frying, which requires oil at high temperatures, for example.

If you finally opt for unfiltered olive oil, the best way to store it is to keep it in its box in a cool place, so it can continue its natural decanting process inside the container. If, after some time, you notice sediment at the bottom of the bottle, such as olive skin, pulp, and pit fragments, don’t worry—it’s normal.