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Olive oil, an essential pillar of cooking in France, has seen its price soar in recent months. Essential food in the household basket, it is now one of the products most affected by galloping inflation.
It is not uncommon to find bottles at prohibitive prices. More than 40 euros in some supermarkets. For lovers of this liquid gold, this is obviously bad news. So, a question arises: are there interesting and cheaper alternatives? This is what we will see in this article.
A spectacular rise in prices
Inflation has hit France since 2020. Let's use this year as a basis to note the evolution of the price of olive oil. Just a few years ago, the average price was 2.80 euros per liter. In 2024, we see an increase of 45% in one year.
An increase which can be explained, in part, by inflation in production costs. In addition, note capricious weather, with an episode of drought in Spain in 2023. However, the country is the world's leading producer of olive oil.
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In France, the first price of local olive oil is, on average, 26 euros per liter. Necessarily, Today it is a product that is no longer aimed at all budgets. So what can the most modest French do?
Alternatives to olive oil
Certainly, you can find bottles of olive oil at still attractive prices. But, often, the quality is not up to par. So, this is not an option that we recommend.
Luckily, several proposals met with great success. They sometimes manage to make you forget the olive oil. We think of olive pomace oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil and avocado oil.
-The latter is becoming more and more popular. Made from avocado pulp, it stands out for its health benefits and its multiple usesin cooking and in cosmetics.
Health benefits
Olive oil is very popular due to its unique flavor. But it doesn't stop there. Indeed, consumers appreciate its health benefits. Knowing that other proposals are also rich in virtues therefore reassures them. It's time to take stock.
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Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids. It is therefore an interesting and more economical option. Especially since it is very useful for cooking at high temperatures. On the other hand, it offers a neutral taste.
Olive pomace oil shares many benefits with olive oil. Like it, it reduces the level of bad cholesterol and increases the level of good cholesterol. Just like it, it is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Finally, it also supports the cardiovascular health of consumers.
Finally, coconut oil is a very interesting product for the skin. It helps hydrate and soothe it. For hair and oral healthit’s also a safe bet. But we're here to talk about cooking, right? Note that it is rich in saturated fatty acids, in addition to being stable at high temperatures. Additionally, it protects your heart health and improves your digestion.
