Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold-Pressed

Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold-Pressed
Brand: Conscious Food

Clean SafeShelf · review pending

NOVA 2

Serving

100 g

Pack

227 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8904097040648

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

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02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

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claims fully supported

“Extra Virgin”true

The sole ingredient is listed as extra virgin olive oil, consistent with the highest-grade classification requiring mechanical extraction only, free acidity below 0.8%, and defined sensory standards — no contradiction found in the ingredient profile.

“Cold-Pressed”true

Cold pressing (extraction below ~27 °C) is consistent with the EVOO designation and the product's single-ingredient composition; this method preserves polyphenols and vitamin E that would be degraded by heat or solvent-based refining.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Single ingredient — no additives, emulsifiers, or preservatives
Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (principally oleic acid)
Natural polyphenols (hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein) offer antioxidant protection
Zero trans fats and zero sugars
Cold-pressed process preserves heat-sensitive bioactive compounds and vitamin E
Universally recognized as safe with no ADI limit by EFSA, FDA, and WHO

Working against

Very high caloric density (~819 kcal/100 g); easy to overconsume
Moderately high saturated fat at 14 g per 100 g
High-fat content may aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms in IBS-prone individuals

Who should approach with care

Other — Individuals with a documented olive or olive-tree pollen allergy may experience rare cross-reactive allergic reactions, particularly to less-refined varieties retaining residual olive proteins.

Ibs — High-fat foods including olive oil can accelerate the gastrocolic reflex and trigger gastrointestinal symptoms in susceptible individuals with irritable bowel syndrome; portion control is advisable.

Heart Disease — Although olive oil's monounsaturated fatty acid profile is broadly cardioprotective, its high caloric density warrants portion control in heart disease patients managing body weight as part of a clinical treatment plan.

Diabetes — Olive oil is low-glycaemic, but its high energy density (~819 kcal/100 g) can contribute to weight gain and potentially worsen insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes when consumed in excess.

The full analysis

Conscious Food's Extra Virgin Olive Oil is about as clean as a bottled fat can get — one ingredient, no additives, no solvents, no emulsifiers. It is popular among health-conscious home cooks seeking a minimally processed cooking and finishing oil with genuine nutritional credentials. The main flags are its very high caloric density (819 kcal/100 g) and moderate saturated fat (14 g/100 g), which warrant portion awareness for anyone managing weight, blood sugar, or cardiovascular risk. The single most useful takeaway: this is a wholesome culinary ingredient with well-documented cardiovascular benefits when used in sensible amounts.

FSSAI licence

11522998000862

Manufacturer

Conscious Food Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched