Customer Reviews

Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 51-Ounce Bottle

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I have been using lots and lots of Bertolli Oil for long time. I use it only raw, so I can fully appreciate its flavor.
I was really pleased to see it here on Amazon, at a price that is slightly lower than in any local stores.

What a huge disappointment it was to see, upon delivery, that the bottle was cheap transparent plastic.

Decent quality extra virgin olive oil MUST be in glass bottles or at most cans (e.g. Carli oil has some big cans along with glass bottles), even better if dark glass, because light and oxygen deteriorate its quality very easily. You will never ever see a good quality oil is plastic bottles!! I am Italian and this is something that any Italian knows very well.

I could not believe that they ruined the Bertolli oil storing it in cheap plastic, and the taste reflect this poor storage. It does not nearly have the same rich taste as the oil that is stored in glass. I believe this is because it has been stored for too long in that worthless bottle. It expires in 1 year so probably it was bottled about 10 months ago.

This oil as it is in the plastic is really not worth the price, for the taste it has, you can find some better oils for lower price (while to me the Bertolli oil in glass bottles is UNBEATABLE for its rich taste, and I have tried many many oils).
This is why I am canceling my subscription and I am going back buying again the same oil in a local store that sells it in respectable glass bottles.

You can google "extra virgin olive oil plastic" and you'll find many results that advice to stay away from plastic bottles as oils absorb PVCs a lot, even at room temperature. This is unhealthy and it also affects the taste of the oil. Some people think this is no big deal because they cannot notice any difference in taste. But it is a matter of fact that, even if you cannot taste anything different, the oil deteriorates in plastic. Many other foods are perfectly fine stored in plastic, I am not against plastic at all! But not oils, especially the less refined (extra virgin) ones.

Good price for a good product. Don't even think about getting the supermarket/generic brand. This matters more when olive oil is used to add flavor (pasta, salads, etc.) and not just cooking/frying.

ok - i was buying smaller bottles at wal mart for $18.. when i found out i can buy the bigger bottles on a subscription deal for cheaper? i of course signed right up.

bertolli is the standard in olive oil.. i use it on everything - it tastes better than the other oils and is so much healthier.

i heard a chef on tv one time state he hated using that because his belief was that once heated, any health benefits were eliminated.. NOT TRUE.
after i switched to olive oil, within 5 months my good cholesterol rose SIGNIFICANTLY to the point my doctor asked what i did..
but the funny thing is - i didnt change my diet AT ALL.. and i mean they said it was raised ALOT which is great news! i told them about the Olive oil change and the dr. accredited my change to that.

trust me - taste and health u just cant beat it.

Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a fixture on my kitchen counter. I use it in preparing meats, sauces, veggies, pasta dishes, salads and more. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet should be known to everyone by now. But, if you haven't yet discovered the difference in taste between Bertolli and other brands, you are in for a great surprise. Once you try Bertolli, I'm sure you'll stick with it!

The price is good, and the free shipping is great!

I am a great believer in olive oil, especially the benefits of cooking with extra virgin olive oil and name brand olive oil. Bertolli is consistent in quality, and extra virgin is less fattening even if the taste is supposedly not as good as the 100% pure variety. It's great as an oil and vinegar combination for salads, and in this poor economy, you will also find that it makes a great hair conditioner that is much cheaper than real hair conditioner.

As I said two products ago, you do what you have to do.

Great item at a great price! Fast delivery and free shipping. I was very satisfied with this high quality olive oil in that size bottle. I got two bottles and will get more in the future if the price remains the same.

After purchasing a very expensive local olive oil, I reconsidered, and Amazon's great offer of renewal, shipments whenever I need them, was fantastic. I'm pleased with receiving a liter plus at a time which I use for salads and cooking, and it is a treat, and I know that when I finish this liter, another will follow. Great price; great service.

Decent product at a decent price. I started using extra virgin olive oil for most of my cooking now because it helps lower cholesterol. Plus it has no bad effects on your body, unlike certain veg oil or even lard (which I can't bring myself to use anymore).

Tastes good mixed with spices on bread, or even to fry up a steak with!

This is so handy. I pour it into smaller jars for the kitchen seasoning cabinet. I use this for all oil purposes in my cooking. It ensures my spouse and I good health!

Bertolli is the best tasting olive oil. I have tried others and this is best to make olive oil dips and dressings. I use this for all my cooking from sauteing to frying. I even made a great olive oil mayonaise with this. My whole family loves it. Not only does it taste good it is good for you.