Title: Olive oil prices can be high: Does how much it cost matter?| Well+Good
Headings: When Shopping for the Best, Healthiest Olive Oil, How Much Does Price Really Matter?
When Shopping for the Best, Healthiest Olive Oil, How Much Does Price Really Matter?
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When Shopping for the Best, Healthiest Olive Oil, How Much Does Price Really Matter? Emily Laurence ・ December 25, 2019
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O live oil is metaphorical liquid gold in terms of health benefits. The amber glue that holds the almighty Mediterranean diet together, healthy food experts love to rave of its heart- and brain- healthy benefits. Given the price of some olive oils, you’d think it’s actual gold, too. While there are plenty of quality options on the shelves that fall between the $15 and $30 range, “trendy” olive oils like Brightland and Fat Gold cost more, at $37 and $44.75, respectively. Some even have price tags in the three digits. Lambda olive oil, for example, is $185 per liter, making it one of the most expensive olive oils in the world. Curious as to if pricer olive oil has more health benefits than the inexpensive store-brand bottles I typically buy, I reached out to olive oil experts and high-end brands themselves to see if there really is a difference.