Olive oil is one of the most beneficial nutrients in every drop. It has become difficult to find healthy olive oil, whose sales have increased recently. The tricks made in olive oil made one give up. According to the news of Yenisafak; The so-called olive oils, which are sold well below the market price, contain green dye, olive essence, cottonseed oil and many more undetected dangerous substances. Experts, who recommend not to buy olive oil other than known brands, warned that fake oils can lead to fatal results.
“GREEN PAINT IS PUT IN OLIVE OIL”
Ümmühan Tibet, Olive Oil Quality Specialist, Member of the Board of the National Olive and Olive Oil Council, said that there is no other food product that is more cheated than olive oil. Saying, “Anything can happen under the name of olive oil,” Tibet said, “Cotton oil is added, this is called extra virgin, but the product inside is not of extra virgin quality. There is a perception that ‘green olive oil is more beneficial’. However, the color of olive oil is not an indicator of its quality. Because of this perception in the consumer, green dye is put into the oils. A good olive oil has a wonderful smell of green olives. It does not contain unpleasant odors,” he said.
“PURE OLIVE OIL FREEZES PERCEPTION IS WRONG”
Stating that they want olive oil to come to the fore with its quality, Tibet said, “There are many wrongs that are known to be true. There is a perception that olive oil cannot be heated or cooked. In fact, the burning point of olive oil is like other vegetable oils. Olive oil should be used while cooking. Because we make the healthiest meal with olive oil. Olive oil must be used. The perception that ‘pure olive oil freezes, if not, it is mixed’ is wrong. There could be many reasons. Natural extra virgin olive oil is never processed. It is collected, crushed and kneaded. Products sold in the market should not be perceived as process products. The meaning of the word is already natural. Olive oil cannot be mixed with any vegetable oil.
“UNDER STAIRS SALE TOO”
Emphasizing that counterfeit products cannot be sold in big markets, Mümsad Kitchen Products and Margarine Industrialists Association President Food Engineer Ebru Akdağ said, “Olive oil is a product that is highly imitated. Online; There are too many imitations and under-the-counter sales. In addition, the oils taken from the roadside and villages are thought to be healthier, but unfortunately they can also be imitated. In fact, there are no counterfeit products in large companies sold in the markets. Because big brands can’t afford to be penalized. Many oils with a similar profile, such as cottonseed oil, are added to olive oil. You won’t find this in big brands. Counterfeiting is high in products that are not approved by the Ministry.” said.