--- title: Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms | Hannah Broaddus (2) description: Bulk edible oil advisor to the manufacturing and distribution industries. Lover of inbound marketing, good conversations and great coffee. (2) --- [![Centra Foods | Simply Authentic](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-339185492-png/images/centra-logo.png?width=487&height=64&name=centra-logo.png "Centra Foods | Simply Authentic")](https://www.centrafoods.com) # Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms ## Hannah Broaddus Bulk edible oil advisor to the manufacturing and distribution industries. Lover of inbound marketing, good conversations and great coffee. ### Recent Posts ## [Bracketed Pricing](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331679/Bracketed-Pricing) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 29, 2013 10:00:00 PM Pricing that varies depending on the amount purchased, allowing customers who purchase more to receive volume discounts.  The principle of this pricing system is, “the more you buy, the more you save”.  The point at which the pricing decreases to the next level is referred to as the breakpoint.  [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331679/Bracketed-Pricing) ## [Breakpoint](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331677/Breakpoint) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 28, 2013 10:00:00 PM The the particular volume point at which the customer receives a discount and the price of their products go down.  This only applies if the pricing is offered on a bracket scale or if volume discounts are available.  [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331677/Breakpoint) ## [Bung](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331675/Bung) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 27, 2013 10:00:00 PM ![Drum Top](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-289102168-jpg/images/drum-top.jpg?width=141&height=141&name=drum-top.jpg)The hole located at the top of a drum or tote used to insert the pump and get the oil out.    [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331675/Bung) ## [Caged Tote](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/332374/Caged-Tote) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 26, 2013 10:00:00 PM See [Plastic Tote](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331595/Plastic-Tote). [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/332374/Caged-Tote) ## [Centrifuge](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331673/Centrifuge) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 25, 2013 10:00:00 PM A modern processing system used expel olive oil from the olives.  It spins at a very high speed, separating the oil, water and solid olive particles. This is a alternative to the traditional pressing system, and is used in most modern manufacturing facilities.  [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331673/Centrifuge) ## [Chemical Testing](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331672/Chemical-Testing) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 24, 2013 10:00:00 PM The testing analysis that is done on olive oil to determine a number of factors that signify oil quality.  [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331672/Chemical-Testing) ## [Climate](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331671/Climate) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 23, 2013 10:00:00 PM The climate ideal for growing olive trees is almost always “Mediterranean-like” and must include mild winters and hot summers.  This climate can be found in many locations, including Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Tunisia, and the United States.   [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331671/Climate) ## [Cold Press](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331669/Cold-Press) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 22, 2013 10:00:00 PM A term used to describe olive oil that has only undergone a cold water wash before pressing or spinning.  This term is used to describe Extra Virgin Olive Oil and means that no heat has been used during processing.  This is important because heat can reduce the overall quality of the oil extracted. [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331669/Cold-Press) ## [COA](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331668/COA) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 21, 2013 10:00:00 PM Acronym for Certificate of Analysis.  It is a document provided with olive oil purchases that details the results of the chemical analysis performed on that lot of olive oil.  [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331668/COA) ## [COO](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331667/COO) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus) Jan 20, 2013 10:00:00 PM Acronym Certificate of Origin.  This is a document showing what country the olive oil was produced in.  Sometimes, this information may be combined with the Certificate of Analysis.   [Return to Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms/) [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331667/COO) [Previous](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus/page/1) [All posts](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/all) [Next](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/hannah-broaddus/page/3) ### About [Buy Bulk Oil Online](http://centrafoods.com/store) [Request Pricing](https://www.centrafoods.com/request-pricing) [Services](https://www.centrafoods.com/services) [About](https://www.centrafoods.com/why-us/about) ### Resources [Articles](https://www.centrafoods.com/resources/articles) [eBooks](https://www.centrafoods.com/ebooks) [Videos](https://www.centrafoods.com/videos) [Case Studies](https://www.centrafoods.com/resources/case-studies) [Tips & Tools](https://www.centrafoods.com/tips-tools) [Glossary](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary-of-terms) ### Certifications ![USDA-Organic-Logo-no-background-sm.png](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/USDA-Organic-Logo-no-background-sm.png?width=50&name=USDA-Organic-Logo-no-background-sm.png "USDA-Organic-Logo-no-background-sm.png") ![Star-K-no-background-sm.png](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Star-K-no-background-sm.png?width=50&name=Star-K-no-background-sm.png "Star-K-no-background-sm.png") ![Non-GMO-Project-Logo-sm.jpg](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Non-GMO-Project-Logo-sm.jpg?width=50&name=Non-GMO-Project-Logo-sm.jpg "Non-GMO-Project-Logo-sm.jpg") ![Logo FSSC 22000](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20FSSC%2022000.jpg?width=1131&name=Logo%20FSSC%2022000.jpg "Logo FSSC 22000") ### Contact Sales [(206) 939-1355](tel:2538726907)   [8629 S 208th St.](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Centra+Foods+%7C+Bulk+Oils,+8629+South+208th+Street,+Bldg+O,+Kent,+WA+98031/@47.4147485,-122.2945673,12z/data=!4m13!1m4!3m3!1s0x54905946622ccdb7:0x89392c4d34e73456!2sCentra+Foods+%7C+Bulk+Oils!3b1!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x54905946622ccdb7:0x89392c4d34e73456!2m2!1d-122.225901!2d47.414769) [Kent, WA 98031](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Centra+Foods+%7C+Bulk+Oils,+8629+South+208th+Street,+Bldg+O,+Kent,+WA+98031/@47.4147485,-122.2945673,12z/data=!4m13!1m4!3m3!1s0x54905946622ccdb7:0x89392c4d34e73456!2sCentra+Foods+%7C+Bulk+Oils!3b1!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x54905946622ccdb7:0x89392c4d34e73456!2m2!1d-122.225901!2d47.414769)   [**](https://www.facebook.com/CentraFoodsOil) [**](https://twitter.com/CentraFoods) [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/centra-foods) [**](https://plus.google.com/+CentraFoodsKent/posts) [**](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/rss.xml) Copyright © Centra Foods 2026     |     [Privacy Policy](https://www.centrafoods.com/privacy-policy)