I'm An Olive Oil Expert — These Are The 5 Signs You Should Always Look For On The Bottle

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/673dae322d0000300075b939.jpeg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="" data-caption="" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="via Associated Press" /></div><div class="content-list-component text"><p>You might already know that <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/worst-place-to-store-olive-oil_uk_66b32d38e4b0551015a1bb8b">the worst place to store olive oil</a> is also the most common, or that their bottles’ tab <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ring-pull-tab-olive-oil-purpose_uk_6731ef54e4b052f25adcf142">has a sneaky second function</a>. </p><p>But if you’re anything like me, you have no idea what to look for on the bottle to ensure your priciest grocery item to ensure it’s at its best. </p><p>Luckily, gut health and nutrition expert Dr Megan Rossi shared what to keep our eyes peeled for in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBW0XVssrKs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a recent Instagram Reel</a>. </p><p>“It’s a Mediterranean diet staple, but you might be surprised to hear that not all extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) you see on your supermarket shelves is made equal,” <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBW0XVssrKs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">she captioned her video.</a></p><p>“Unfortunately, it’s a poorly regulated market, which is why low-quality (and even fraudster) “EVOOs” are constantly slipping through the net.” </p><h3><strong>How can I tell the difference?</strong></h3><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBW0XVssrKs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The doctor shared</a> five signs you should look out