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Default Extra virgin olive oil

On 4/24/2013 4:09 AM, Broadback wrote:
> In Waitrose yesterday, wanted some of the above, however both bottles
> on display had a thready looking sediment in the bottom, is this a
> problem or will a good shake make it OK?


Not a problem. A minimally-processed olive oil will have some sediment
(tiny bits of olive) in the oil. Some people prefer that because it
contributes to the flavor, or because they'd prefer to purchase a
less-processed oil and the sediment is an indicator of such.