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Olive oil is one of Europe's crown jewels — the EU produces roughly two-thirds of the world's supply — and also one of the most label-gamed products in the supermarket. "Italian" oil that's mostly Tunisian, "extra virgin" that wouldn't pass a taste panel, Tuscan landscapes on bottles blended from three continents. Here's how to cut through it.

The liquid gold of the Mediterranean is a staple in kitchens worldwide, but the olive oil industry has a dark side. Scandal after scandal has revealed that much of what is labeled "Product of Italy" is actually a blend of oils from across the globe, bottled in Italy to borrow its prestige.

At EU Product Score, we don't believe in labels; we believe in data. Using our transparency algorithm, we’ve identified 5 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) that maintain the highest standards of origin and quality.