StephannieL 3 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 post Share on other sites
GFChris 5983 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 My grocery store has it. I usually get Bertolli or Filippo Berio brand. Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Tom Denham 10042 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 post Share on other sites
kwantum 28 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 post Share on other sites
LisaLulu 193 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 post Share on other sites
snowflower 375 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 post Share on other sites
SavyLola 13 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 post Share on other sites
generikart 4 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 post Share on other sites
Delaine Ross 407 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 post Share on other sites
mrsjessica 58 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 post Share on other sites
MegB86 2 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 post Share on other sites
snowflower 375 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 post Share on other sites
Beets 1303 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 post Share on other sites
snowflower 375 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 post Share on other sites
missmary 5242 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 post Share on other sites
Beets 1303 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 post Share on other sites
Moderators LadyM 3656 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 post Share on other sites
missmary 5242 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 post Share on other sites
MegB86 2 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 post Share on other sites
Whole30 Certified Coach littleg 890 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 post Share on other sites
Beets 1303 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 post Share on other sites
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