Olive oil is an ingredient often associated with several benefits for our health. A source of healthy fats, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can help with heart health. Specialists also associate it with reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, to benefit from its many benefits, you must know how to choose and buy a quality product. 60 Million consumers helps us in this sense.
Analyzes of 24 extra virgin olive oils
The analyzes of 60 Million consumers focused on 24 bottles of extra virgin olive oil. Dont 11 biological.
All references have been the subject of laboratory analyzes and tasting by the magazine's jury.
The The result is discouraging because it reveals questionable practices, to say the least.. Indeed, although the analytical parameters, such as the composition of fatty acids and sterols (plant lipids), are regular, organoleptic defects and chemical contamination, dangerous for health, are present.
“23 of the references we tested contain between one and three plasticizers. It mainly concerns the di-isononyl phthalate (DINP). Closely followed by diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) classified as a proven endocrine disruptor and reprotoxic (toxic for reproduction) by the European Chemicals Agency. Then by the dibutyl phtalate (DBP). In addition to being endocrine disruptor and reprotoxicthe latter is suspected of being persistent and bioaccumulative” underlines, in fact, the consumer association report.
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All these olive oils in supermarkets are polluted according to 60 million consumers
The 7 most polluted oils
1 – Terra Delyssa olive oil
Terra Delyssa olive oil is extra virgin, made from 100% natural, hand-picked olives. It is a cold extraction and conditioned in bottles according to quality standards. This oil contains fats such as saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
However, according to 60 Million consumersthis olive oil also contains the two phthalates of greatest concern. This is the di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP).
2 and 3 – Naturalia virgin and La Vie claire oils
Naturalia and La Vie claire organic brand olive oils are organic extra virgin. They are extracted from olives picked when ripe. And they are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants.
However, the tests of 60 Million consumers also reported that these two organic oils contain toxic products. These come, in fact, from olives contaminated during their harvest or storage.
4 – Organic Cauvin olive oil
This olive oil is obtained from olives grown with respect for the environment. It does not contain harmful chemicals or pesticide residues. These results make it a healthy choice for consumers concerned about their health and the environment. Its taste, delicious aroma and vitamin E content are perfect for any meal or body care ritual.
However, despite all its properties, analyzes have proven that this oil should absolutely be avoided.
It also contains plasticizers. This is mainly di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), closely followed by diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) classified as a proven endocrine disruptor and reprotoxic (toxic for reproduction).
5, 6 and 7 – Simply good and organic (Aldi), Bio Village (Leclerc benchmark brand), and Carapelli organic Virgin extra classico
Hydrocarbons from mineral oils are also present in some bottles of olive oil. And, “notably MOSH (hydrocarbons saturated with mineral oils). And MOAH (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons). The most dangerous because of their carcinogenic and genotoxic properties”reports the association.
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These residues are therefore present in particular in olive oils: Simply good and organic (Aldi) Extra virgin. Bio Village (reference brand E. Leclerc) Extra virgin. Extra classic organic virgin carapelli.
Olive oil from a discount store stands out from afar
Thus, among the 24 extra virgin olive oils, only one is free of contaminants. In fact, it is:
– Primadonna (origin in Spain) from Lidl, with a fruity and balanced taste.
In second and third position we find:
– La Reflets de France (Carrefour), made from French AOP olives from Provence.
– The Château d’Estoublon Mogador bottle, origin France.
Source : 60 Million consumers
