Stiftung Warentest Rates 7 Olive Oils 'Good,' None Achieve 'Very Good'

A new test of 25 extra virgin olive oils highlights quality disparities, with affordable options outperforming some premium brands.

Stiftung Warentest evaluated 25 extra virgin olive oils, with seven receiving a 'good' rating, an improvement from the previous year's results.
Rewe's 'Beste Wahl' olive oil ranked first with a score of 2.1, priced at 15.98 euros per liter, followed by two Aldi products in second and third place, both costing under 10 euros per liter.
Three oils, including Fiore, dm Bio, and La Española, were rated 'poor' due to off-putting flavors and, in some cases, rancidity or contamination issues.
The test revealed that expensive olive oils are not always superior, as the priciest oil in the study contained mineral oil contaminants despite its excellent taste.
Despite challenges like climate-related poor harvests, olive oil prices have started to decline, with further reductions anticipated in the coming months.