How to choose extra virgin olive oil

Choosing olive oil starts with understanding the label and knowing how you will use it. A clearly identified origin, producer and bottle size makes comparing oils easier.

Start with the category

Extra virgin olive oil is a defined quality category, rather than a description of packaging or price. Look for the full category name on the label. A premium-looking bottle alone does not explain the oil inside.

Look for a clear origin

Read where the oil comes from and who produces or bottles it. MÉLI comes from Lakonia in Greece and combines Koroneiki and Athinolia olives. Our producer is KASELL, in Sykea Lakonias.

Choose a bottle for your kitchen

Think about how often you cook. A bottle you use regularly is more practical than a large container left open for a long time. MÉLI comes in a 500 ml glass bottle at SEK 200, equivalent to SEK 400 per litre.

Use it at the table

Try olive oil with bread, tomatoes or warm vegetables to get to know it. Then decide which dishes you enjoy it with.

Explore MÉLI Original and join the harvest list, or read how to store olive oil.