10 Best Olive Oils in the Philippines 2022 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Nutritionist-Dietitian

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The products we introduce below were carefully curated by the mybest team using the points mentioned in our detailed and thoroughly researched buying guide. For ranks 1 to 3, in addition to the buying guide, we also referred to more than 100 reviews in EC sites like Lazada to come up with their respective rankings.

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Many use olive oil to make easy salad dressings for their pasta sauces and many other dishes. More than the taste that olive oil brings to food, it is known for the many great health benefits it offers. Unlike other oils, olive oil, especially extra-virgin olive oil, contains healthy fatty acids called monosaturated oleic acid. Studies show that this fatty acid has anti-inflammatory properties.

Olive oil is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins E and K, which help prevent and fight chronic diseases and cell damage caused by free radicals. It is also known that extra-virgin olive oil lowers the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases which is one of the most common causes of death around the world.

Interestingly, people from the Mediterranean region or people who consume a Mediterranean diet have a higher life expectancy and lower risk of dying from heart diseases.

Here are some key points to consider:

1. Choose according to olive oil grades.
2. Check the oil's origin: single-source olive oils are fresher and are more flavorful.
3. Prefer olive oils packed in opaque or dark-colored bottles.

For more detailed information, read through our buying guide below.

Below we listed the types of olive oil according to grade, ranking from the highest to the lowest. An olive oil's grade can be easily determined by checking the bottle's label. 

"Made in," "product of," "packed in "ーthese are some of the labels you'll also see in a bottle of olive oil. Olive oils that are single-sourced mean that all the processes from pressing to bottling are done in the same country. However, there are olive oils that use a mix of olives from different countries, pressed and packed in various places, and generally, these olive oils tend to be of lesser freshness.

When buying olive oil, you are also faced with a selection from different countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and many more. Here's the catch to itーeach country has a different olive oil flavor and color profile!

Spain, the leading olive oil producer, has olive oil with a fruity and nutty taste with a golden yellow color. Italian olive oil packs a grassy flavor with an herbal aroma, and its color is often dark green in color. Meanwhile, Greek olive oil is green and has a strong flavor and aroma, while French olive oil usually has a milder taste and a pale color. 

We mentioned above that olive oil's use is not just exclusive to cooking. Olive oil contains antioxidants and vitamins that are all-around good for the body. 

If you have damaged or weak hair, use this hair treatment once or twice a week for deep conditioning to make your hair healthy and shiny.

Ingredients:

• 3-5 tablespoons of olive oil

*You may also add other essential oils like lavender or tea tree oil according to your preference

Procedure:

1. Before hopping in the shower, warm the olive oil and apply it generously to the hair. 
2. Focus on the ends first before going to the scalp and massage it. 
3. Leave it for about 20 minutes, rinse and shampoo it out.

If you run out of shaving cream, don't you worry! You can use olive oil in place of your usual shaving cream or oil and what's good about it is that it's all-natural. Just make sure that you have a sharp and trusty razor in hand!

Like we mentioned earlier, olive oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It also contains squalene which is extremely hydrating for the skin. After showering, while the skin is still a little damp, apply olive oil all over the body. Unless you decide to use it as a massage oil, remember that when applying, less is more.  

If you still have some questions in your mind regarding olive oils, let Samanta answers them! Continue reading below to find out more.

When you fry food, you expose it to a temperature between 350–375 °F. In this case, pure olive oil can handle this range of temperature since it has a high smoke point of 465°F. However, nutritionally speaking, pure olive oil has lesser health benefits compared to extra virgin olive oil.

As you expose food to high temperatures, nutrients diminish, especially heat-sensitive vitamins such as B-vitamins and Vitamin C, antioxidants, and even enzymes, regardless of the cooking oil you choose to cook with. 

To maximize the health benefits, I suggest drizzling extra virgin olive oil on salads or even a tablespoon on your smoothie to increase consumption of good fats and antioxidants and even to add more flavor to your food.

Too much of everything can be harmful to the body. Instead, consume your favorite food with less guilt with their healthy alternatives! 

Olive oil would not be called "liquid gold" if it weren't for the many benefits it offers. Bottom line is, when choosing olive oil, it would be best to go for the extra-virgin grade because that's the type that contains more benefits than the others. Also, a greener color doesn't mean that it's of higher quality. Choosing isn't as hard as you thought it would be, right?

Author: I. Honda

Reviewed by: Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian Samantha Morales

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Curious to know how we chose the products on our list? Our buying guide was carefully crafted by the mybest team of writers and editors, so we used it as a basis for choosing and rating. For the top 3 product recommendations, we also looked at reviews from Lazada in addition to the buying guide.

*Please note that we did not test the products and were not paid by any of the brands to include their product on the list.

Ratings and Reviews

For each product on the top 3, we looked at and referenced more than 100 reviews, as well as product ratings on EC sites like Lazada.

Choose According to Olive Oil Grades

Although the choice for the type will depend on the preference of the consumer, we rated extra-virgin olive oils higher than other types as this offers more health benefits compared to other types.

Check the Oil's Origin: Single-Source Olive Oils Are Fresher and Are More Flavorful

For this criterion, we gave higher points to products or brands that clearly state the origin of the olive oil. We also added extra points if the olive oil has a single source. 

Prefer Olive Oils Packed in Opaque or Dark-Colored Bottles

We mentioned in our buying guide that opaque or dark-colored bottles play a role in keeping the oil's freshness. However, how the consumer stores and uses the olive oil will ultimately be the biggest factor if the freshness could be preserved. With this in regard, we did not include this in our criteria for rating.