Best-Rated Olive Oil

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How we rate olive oil

Our review compares olive oil on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which olive oil they think is best!

Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.

Top Olive Oil Brand – Squeaky Gate

Squeaky Gate is an Australian-owned brand who is all about making food better with its products, offering a wide range of extra virgin olive oils and vinegars. It’s range of olive oils includes a mild blend well suited to dipping and baking, an all-rounder medium blend best used with white meats and salads, a strong blend designed to cook hearty meals, and infused blends of chilli or garlic that will add some extra flavour to your meal. Most blends are offered in 375mL and 750mL bottles, with the all-rounder medium blend also offered in a 3L tin.

• Squeaky Gate was rated five stars for texture & consistency, taste, and overall satisfaction, with four stars in the remaining categories, which included value for money and packaging.

Types of Olive Oil

The difference between olive oil varieties comes down to how the olives are harvested and how the oil is extracted using different smoke points. Here are the main varieties of olive oils and what they’re best used for:

• Extra virgin olive oil: best used as a seasoning or in salads
• Virgin olive oil: best for shallow frying and baking
• Refined olive oil: suitable for all cooking purposes but not for salads
• Pure olive oil: suitable for bulk cooking but not for salads
• Olive pomace oil: best for high-heat cooking.

Is olive oil good for you?

Olive oil, specifically extra virgin, is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. As a result, using extra virgin olive oil in small amounts is said to bring about health benefits. This includes a lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, some cancers, and dementia, although it’s always best to consult your doctor if you’re thinking about changing your diet or altering your intakes.

About our consumer experts

Kate Lockyer: Content Producer

This report was written by Canstar Blue’s Home & Lifestyle Content Producer Kate Lockyer. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Queensland and has written for a variety of different organisations and publications for multiple years.

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Samantha Howse: Consumer Research Specialist

Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

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