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Is Bertolli olive oil fake?
Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:35:11 AM UTC-5, GM wrote:
> > Cindy Hamilton wrote:
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> > > On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 10:58:07 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> > > > I have heard and read rumors that state that this EVOO is a fake and a scam.
> > > > I bought some anyway. Fact or fiction?
> > > > https://deoleo.info/the-14-fake-oliv...bout-bertolli/
> > > That web site is owned by the parent company of Bertolli. Read how that
> > > page is written. Is it objective? Is it marketing?
> > I'd call it "dissembling"...
> > > Take a look at this page:
> > >
> > > <https://www.fooddive.com/news/maker-of-bertolli-olive-oil-settles-class-action-lawsuit-for-7m/521140/>
> > >
> > > Would they settle the lawsuit if there was nothing to it?
> > >
> > > If you like the taste of Bertolli olive oil, buy it.
> > For some common folk - like me - Bertolli is fine, for "purists" it might be a no - no...
> >
> > What does RACHEL RAY use...???
> Really? You're going with Rachael Ray?
> > [ I don't use that much, the small bottle I have is Whole Foods "365" brand, and no, I've not read the label for "origin" info...]
> WF 365 olive oil is from California, if I am reliably informed.
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> I use olive oil once a day, on average, drizzled on bread and/or in a
> salad dressing. I'm not a "purist", but I know what I like and that's what I buy.
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> What I like is Greek olive oil made from koroneiki or kalamata olives. I
> usually buy this:
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> <https://www.amazon.com/Lapas-Organic-Olive-Oil-25-4/dp/B074J82Q17>
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> I picked up three bottles at Whole Paycheck last week.
Thanks, when I replenish I will get that...
And I was JOSHING about RACHEL RAY, lol...
;-)
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Best
Greg
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