StephannieL Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hi everyone! Does anyone know where to find light tasting olive oil? Even in our local Co-op I can only find extra virgin olive oil. Any suggestions? Thanks! ~Stephannie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 My grocery store has it. I usually get Bertolli or Filippo Berio brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 27, 2014 Moderators Share Posted April 27, 2014 Finding light olive oil may be easier in an ordinary, cheap grocery store than in a nice place with high end foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwantum Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Olive oil made from arbequina olives has a very light taste. Perfect for homemade mayonaise. I buy it at my local Oil and Vinegar store. www.oilvinegar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLulu Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 You should try avocado oil- you can't even taste it but it's got the same health benefits of olive oil. I use it for all my salads now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeldig Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Costco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I have to make a special trip to one of the regular chain grocery stores in my town to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavyLola Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes, I remember a trip to Whole Foods where we were unable to find it, but my local discount grocery caries it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generikart Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I found a great one at Target, it's Extra Light Olive Oil by their store brand Market Pantry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaine Ross Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 My grocery store has it. I usually get Bertolli or Filippo Berio brand. I second Bertolli. It's pretty inexpensive and the Publix here often has is "Buy one, get one free." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsjessica Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Costco for me too. It's in a large double pack for a good price, great for making mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegB86 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It seems like all of the light olive oils say something along the lines of "composed of refined olive oils and virgin olives oils". The refined part made me hesitate on buying one. Is that okay? I know little to nothing about olive oil so sorry fi this is a dumb question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yes, that's fine! Just as long as it's only OLIVE oil. Sometimes they sneak in other (not compliant) oils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegB86 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Meg, all light OO is refined by definition. Most are chemically refined, which is why I avoid it. I suppose you may be able to find one that's mechanically refined but I've never seen one that gives that much detail. Chemically refined oil grosses me out. I use CO and or avocado oil in my mayo and I can't see another reason to ever consume light olive oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflower Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Beets, How do you use coconut oil? Do you warm it enough to make it liquid first? I've tried making mayo with avocado oil and disliked the taste. I've tried macadamia nut oil and disliked the taste. I'd love to try coconut oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just started using coconut oil in my mayo and it is a revelation. so awesome. I don't know how beets does it, but I use 1/2 coconut oil, 1/2 avocado oil and if the coconut oil isn't liquid to start I do warm it slightly so it can flow through the little hole in my food processor. I can't find the recipe I started with, but basically: 1 egg, 2 egg yolks, T ACV, t Dijon Mustard, 1/2 t salt, 1/2 cup avocado oil, 1/2 cup coconut oil. Oh and with the avocado oil: the flavor varies A LOT. Look for one that is not green in color if you want it mild. Macadamia nut oil works great too (maybe better than avocado oil to my taste), but I haven't been able to find it lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I found that mine didn't come together reliably unless my CO was already at room temp. It's warmed up here his week so mine's pure liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted June 6, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 6, 2014 I made my first batch with avocado oil tonight and it was as good if not better than light olive oil. Next batch I'm going to try the half and half avo and CO. I hope it will be warm enough then for the CO to be liquid at room temp. Does the texture of the CO mayo change when you put it in the fridge, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Does the texture of the CO mayo change when you put it in the fridge, though? I find the CO mayo to be slightly firmer than my old avocado oil version, but not in a bad way: probably more similar to standard jarred mayo in consistency with the CO IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegB86 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks, Beets! I tried the avocado oil last night and was successful (yay, my first mayo!) but despite loving avocados I don't love the flavor. Anyone have any ideas for adjusting that once the mayo is already made? I'm thinking more powdered mustard but would love suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whole30 Certified Coach littleg Posted June 10, 2014 Whole30 Certified Coach Share Posted June 10, 2014 There is always bacon mayo... I've been wanting to try this for a while but since doing W30 our bacon consumption is down (but may go up - Whole Foods opens up in the area in a week!). I'm not sure of the details of using drippings from a sugar cured bacon... my guess is not on W30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 My CO mayo does get pretty hard in the fridge. I keep it in the door and leave it out for a by and it's ok. Maybe adding another oil would help that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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