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Herbs and Aromatics infused in EVOO is Changing the Olive Oil Market<\/h2>\n

Flavored oils have a long history, with ancient civilizations using them for a variety of purposes. Today, the market for flavored olive oil is experiencing strong momentum and is expected to double in the next decade, driven by consumer preferences for gourmet products and the health benefits of olive oil. However, critics argue that flavored olive oil may perpetuate misinformation about fraud and adulteration of olive oil.<\/p>\n

As oliveoiltimes.com reports in an extensive article, in the Hebrew scriptures, God told Moses to anoint the priests with olive oil flavored with myrrh and cinnamon. The ancient Greeks also offered flavored olive oil to their gods.<\/p>\n

Molecular analysis of Roman tombs has also shown that olive oil infused with cinnamon, pine resin, frankincense, or myrrh was poured over bodies before cremation or burial.<\/p>\n

Significant Growth on Infused Olive Oil Sales predicted<\/h3>\n

Two recent reports predict that the market for flavored olive oil will double in the next decade, growing from $1.29 billion in 2024 to $2.47 billion by 2033.<\/p>\n

Market research group Dataintelo cited the growing consumer preference for gourmet foods<\/a>, the versatile culinary applications of flavored olive oils<\/a>, and the growing awareness of olive oil\u2019s health benefits as the main reasons for the popularity of flavored olive oil.<\/p>\n

By comparison, separate data predicts that the entire olive oil market will grow more slowly, from $15.11 billion in 2024 to $19.77 billion in 2032.<\/p>\n

While many producers see flavored olive oil as a way to diversify their product portfolio, other experts worry that the growing segment could prevent consumers from learning about the many natural flavors of extra virgin olive oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people still need to be educated about olive oil,\u201d said Amy Riolo, a self-proclaimed olive oil enthusiast, co-author of Olive Oil for Dummies and award-winning chef.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we introduce flavored olive oil, people forget what extra virgin is and what polyphenols are,\u201d she added. \u201cThey still won\u2019t know anything about what makes a good quality extra virgin olive oil and all the different flavor nuances you can get from different varieties.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Flavored Olive Oil: methods and processes<\/h3>\n

Flavored olive oil<\/a> is a broad category that encompasses several production methods, including oils flavored with extracts, infused olive oils, and those made by blending olives with other ingredients.<\/p>\n

Blending olives with other fruits or herbs is especially popular in southern Italy, where olives are blended with citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best results come from using the whole fruit, not just the peel,\u201d says Riolo. \u201cThat way, you get the juice and all the health benefits of the fruit. It\u2019s the most honest, intense flavor that remains authentic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m making a fish recipe that calls for orange or lemon, then [blending olive oil with other fruits] eliminates an ingredient, but I know I\u2019m still getting the real flavor of the fruit and the olives,\u201d she added. \u201cIt\u2019s a win-win situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt makes the process in the kitchen faster and easier, so I can justify it,\u201d Riolo continued. \u201cBut if it\u2019s an artificially flavored olive oil with a lemon flavor, I would rather add fresh lemon zest or juice separately.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dangers of naturally flavored olive oil at home<\/h3>\n

While co-processed oils must be produced in a mill, anecdotal evidence suggests that more people are making naturally flavored olive oil at home by infusing herbs or vegetables.<\/p>\n

However, Amy Riolo warned that this method can be dangerous if done incorrectly. \u201cIf the herb has not been adequately processed, washed, or dried before use and simply not placed in the olive oil bottle, then there is a risk of certain bacterial infections.\u201d<\/p>\n

He advises adventurous home cooks making naturally flavored olive oil to ensure that all ingredients going into the oil are sterilized and dry before steeping.<\/p>\n

In addition to co-processed and infused variants, olive oils blended with flavor extracts are commonly found on supermarket shelves.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/h3>\n

Nancy Harmon Jenkins, producer and author of The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, is very blunt in her criticism of flavored olive oil.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a gimmick. It\u2019s not real. It plays on the public\u2019s ignorance and anxiety,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t like the flavor in my olive oil. If I want the lemon flavor in my salad, I add lemon juice to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harmon Jenkins added that in her experience, flavored olive oil is less versatile than extra virgin olive oil for cooking.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my very limited experience, the flavor disappears quickly and is not incorporated into the product,\u201d she emphasizes, adding: \u201cIf you want rosemary flavor in your dish, add rosemary, not rosemary-flavored olive oil.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know I\u2019m a snob, but someone has to stand up for the standards,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

A matter of name<\/h3>\n

Despite its criticisms, the popularity of flavored olive oil continues to grow. However, a long-standing debate continues over the product\u2019s nomenclature.<\/p>\n

By definition, any quality of olive oil, including extra virgin, is a single-ingredient food and cannot contain additives. \u201cFlavored oils cannot be considered olive oils\u201d and cannot be labeled as such under the rules of the International Olive Council<\/a>, former executive director Abdellatif Ghedira told Olive Oil Times<\/a> in 2018.<\/p>\n

Some critics argue that since flavored olive oil is by definition adulterated \u2014 to be made impure by the addition of foreign ingredients \u2014 its producers may be perpetuating common misinformation about olive oil fraud.<\/p>\n

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