Which EVOO brands do you prefer?

[LotsaRaw]

My HFS has both Braggs and Tree of Life OEVOO on sale for the same $/oz. Buying one of each is not an option, since ya gotta buy or split the case with someone.

I have never used either brand.

PLEASE comment...

[Veganforlife]

I believe I use spectrum. With my 20% off at the HFS - it's a good deal. Although, I have bought Alissa's that she sells and it's GR8!
http://www.alissacohen.com/shop/Bariani-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-Organic-Raw-33.8-oz-1000-ml-p-29.html

[RawKnitster]

Have not seen either of those brands around here. The only truly cold pressed olive oils I find locally are Bariani and Rapunzel. Both pressed at temps under 105 degrees.
I would guess Bragg's and Tree of Life are truly raw. Do they say on the bottle what the maximum pressing temp is? Are they both in green or dark bottles?
Just out of curiousity, how much are they?

[LotsaRaw]

I would guess Bragg's and Tree of Life are truly raw. Do they say on the bottle what the maximum pressing temp is? Are they both in green or dark bottles?
Just out of curiousity, how much are they?

http://bragg.com/products/oo.html
http://www.treeoflife.com/Products.aspx?CategoryId=108

Tree of Life is in a green bottle while Braggs is not. Both specifically state first COLD press. TOL states no process over 90 degrees.

Both are on sale for 0.43/oz

[Dimond]

Don't believe either is truly raw. Spectrums definitely isn't. Bariani, that Alissa has is one of the only true raw ones in the U.S.

Just the bottle alone can tell you if it isn't, though there are other factors.

[MelissaO]

I have not used either brands you mentioned but I normally try and purchase my oils in a dark bottle(this is suppose to help preserve, I store in cool dark place as well). I have used the one that Alissa sells and it is very good.

[Veganforlife]

Don't believe either is truly raw. Spectrums definitely isn't. Bariani, that Alissa has is one of the only true raw ones in the U.S.

Just the bottle alone can tell you if it isn't, though there are other factors.

How do you know this? Just wondering. First cold pressed means no heat, right?:confused:

[RawKnitster]

NO!!! An oil can still be called "Cold Pressed" as long as it doesn't exceed 160 degrees.

[RawKnitster]

Tree of Life is in a green bottle while Braggs is not. Both specifically state first COLD press. TOL states no process over 90 degrees.

Both are on sale for 0.43/oz

In that case, I'd go with the TOL.