Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms

Varietal

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Nov 2, 2012 10:00:00 PM

The type of olive that is pressed to create olive oil.  Each varietal has a slightly different flavor and will help to produce a specific oil taste.  When buying bulk olive oil, you usually receive a blend of a few different varietals common in the particular sourcing region.

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