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Oils

Up to 80% of olive oil is adulterated. Lab testing reveals which products are genuine.

Verification in progress

What this category will cover

Oil fraud is one of the most common forms of food adulteration. Products labeled as extra virgin olive oil are often diluted with cheaper seed oils, and essential oils frequently contain synthetic compounds. We're building lab-verified profiles for the most commonly used oils.

Evaluation criteria

1

Purity and adulteration

Is the oil what it claims? Detection of dilution with cheaper oils

2

Oxidation markers

Peroxide value, free fatty acids, and UV absorption (K232/K270)

3

Pesticide residues

Screening for glyphosate, chlorpyrifos, and other agricultural chemicals

4

Fatty acid profile

Omega-3/6/9 ratios and comparison against claimed nutritional content

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