"Mastering the Art of Olive Oil Shopping: Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Bottle"
When shopping for olive oil, look for packaging in opaque glass bottles or aluminum tins, check for a batch or harvest date within 18 months, and ensure the label says "extra virgin" and not terms like "pure" or "light." Avoid plastic bottles as olive oil is corrosive to plastic. Price is not always an indicator of quality, as early harvest olive oil is more expensive but higher in quality. To taste olive oil, warm it in your hand, smell for fresh grass or fruity aromas, and taste for smoothness with a slight bitterness and a peppery burn at the back of your throat.