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This means that there isn’t a single “diet” that encompasses the entire Mediterranean region—the spice-laden dishes of Morocco bear little resemblance to the lemon and caper-laced cuisine of southern Italy. Rather, \u003cstrong>the Mediterranean diet is about what these cuisines have in common: a daily emphasis on vegetables and fruits, beans and lentils, whole grains, more seafood than meat and poultry, and heart-healthy olive oil\u003c/strong>. This is the essence of the Mediterranean way of eating. Below, you'll find an introduction to the fundamentals of the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get to Know the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Mediterranean diet pyramid was originally developed in the 1990s as part of a collaboration between the \u003ca href=\"https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard School of Public Health\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oldways\u003c/a>, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire good health through cultural food traditions. The pyramid was based on the outcome of the famous \u003ca href=\"http://www.sevencountriesstudy.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Countries Study\u003c/a>, which was begun in the late 1950s by an American physiologist named Ancel Keys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keys found that the \u003cstrong>people of Crete tended to have lower incidences of coronary heart disease than participants in other countries\u003c/strong>, a fact that he attributed to their traditional diet, which was low in saturated fat and heavily reliant on vegetables, grains, and legumes. The Mediterranean diet pyramid paved the way for the diet’s popularity here in the United States, and it is a useful tool for anyone who is interested in eating this way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The most common elements of Mediterranean meals—fruits, vegetables, grains (mostly whole), \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/1637-supermarket-extra-virgin-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olive oil\u003c/a>, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/437-how-to-buy-use-and-store-fresh-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbs\u003c/a>, and spices—form the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid\u003c/strong>. Fish and seafood are prominent elements that are consumed often, at least two times per week. Other foods like poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt are consumed in more moderate amounts, daily to weekly depending on the food. Foods like red meat and sweets are consumed with even less frequency and in relatively small quantities in the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg\" alt=\"Whole grains like bulgur are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whole grains like bulgur are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Use Meats and Cheeses as Seasonings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instead of using meats and cheeses as main ingredients, Mediterranean dishes often use them as seasonings\u003c/strong>. Dishes aren’t drowned in sauce, but instead drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or a yogurt or tahini-based sauce to add flavor and richness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While many American dinner plates are centered around meat or chicken, Mediterranean meals are designed differently. Rather than being the centerpiece, meat is eaten in smaller quantities with the intention that it will be paired with a few other—usually plant-based—dishes of equal portions, like fresh salads, vegetable and bean dishes, and whole grains.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limit Unhealthy Fats and Focus on Unlocking Interesting Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Eating the Mediterranean way will help you eliminate unhealthy saturated fats, salt, and calories. And because meat will no longer be the focal point of your meals, you’ll have to think about new (and, it should be noted, exciting) ways to bring out the flavor of certain ingredients. One way of doing that is to use lots of fresh herbs and spices in your cooking. Another way to bring out flavor is to utilize cooking techniques such as roasting, braising, and grilling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124453\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg\" alt=\"Levantine flavors: roasted butternut squash with za'atar.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levantine flavors: roasted butternut squash with za'atar. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Embrace the Health Benefits\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since the original Seven Countries Study, \u003cstrong>countless studies have proven that the benefits of the Mediterranean diet go far beyond cardiovascular health\u003c/strong>—and, unlike most trendy diets, the health effects have been studied over the long term. You can hardly read the news without coming across an article detailing the findings of yet another study on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its high amounts of vegetables and olive oil, which contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, \u003cstrong>the Mediterranean diet has been said to promote healthy blood sugar levels, improve cognitive function, and even prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain types of cancer\u003c/strong>. And while the Mediterranean diet isn’t low in fat, some studies have found that people who eat this way do tend to weigh less and have improved body mass index, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Other studies indicate that adhering to a Mediterranean diet results in better overall health, both physical and mental. Which is to say, the Mediterranean diet seems like a pretty good place to start for someone who is looking to eat healthy foods that are also delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/496-what-is-the-mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Everything you need to know about this heart-healthy, centuries-old way of eating.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1516248652,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":12,"wordCount":823},"headData":{"title":"What is the Mediterranean Diet? | KQED","description":"Everything you need to know about this heart-healthy, centuries-old way of eating.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"What is the Mediterranean Diet?","datePublished":"2018-01-18T15:00:03.000Z","dateModified":"2018-01-18T04:10:52.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"124452 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=124452","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2018/01/18/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet/","disqusTitle":"What is the Mediterranean Diet?","nprByline":"\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/496-what-is-the-mediterranean-diet\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>","path":"/bayareabites/124452/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by an extraordinarily diverse group of countries: Italy, France, and Spain to the north, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria to the east, and to the south, the North African countries of Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya. This means that there isn’t a single “diet” that encompasses the entire Mediterranean region—the spice-laden dishes of Morocco bear little resemblance to the lemon and caper-laced cuisine of southern Italy. Rather, \u003cstrong>the Mediterranean diet is about what these cuisines have in common: a daily emphasis on vegetables and fruits, beans and lentils, whole grains, more seafood than meat and poultry, and heart-healthy olive oil\u003c/strong>. This is the essence of the Mediterranean way of eating. Below, you'll find an introduction to the fundamentals of the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Get to Know the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Mediterranean diet pyramid was originally developed in the 1990s as part of a collaboration between the \u003ca href=\"https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard School of Public Health\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.oldwayspt.org/traditional-diets/mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oldways\u003c/a>, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire good health through cultural food traditions. The pyramid was based on the outcome of the famous \u003ca href=\"http://www.sevencountriesstudy.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Countries Study\u003c/a>, which was begun in the late 1950s by an American physiologist named Ancel Keys.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keys found that the \u003cstrong>people of Crete tended to have lower incidences of coronary heart disease than participants in other countries\u003c/strong>, a fact that he attributed to their traditional diet, which was low in saturated fat and heavily reliant on vegetables, grains, and legumes. The Mediterranean diet pyramid paved the way for the diet’s popularity here in the United States, and it is a useful tool for anyone who is interested in eating this way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The most common elements of Mediterranean meals—fruits, vegetables, grains (mostly whole), \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/1637-supermarket-extra-virgin-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olive oil\u003c/a>, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/437-how-to-buy-use-and-store-fresh-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbs\u003c/a>, and spices—form the base of the Mediterranean diet pyramid\u003c/strong>. Fish and seafood are prominent elements that are consumed often, at least two times per week. Other foods like poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt are consumed in more moderate amounts, daily to weekly depending on the food. Foods like red meat and sweets are consumed with even less frequency and in relatively small quantities in the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124454\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg\" alt=\"Whole grains like bulgur are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_bulgur_salad_carrots_almonds-8-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whole grains like bulgur are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Use Meats and Cheeses as Seasonings\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instead of using meats and cheeses as main ingredients, Mediterranean dishes often use them as seasonings\u003c/strong>. Dishes aren’t drowned in sauce, but instead drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or a yogurt or tahini-based sauce to add flavor and richness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While many American dinner plates are centered around meat or chicken, Mediterranean meals are designed differently. Rather than being the centerpiece, meat is eaten in smaller quantities with the intention that it will be paired with a few other—usually plant-based—dishes of equal portions, like fresh salads, vegetable and bean dishes, and whole grains.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limit Unhealthy Fats and Focus on Unlocking Interesting Flavors\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Eating the Mediterranean way will help you eliminate unhealthy saturated fats, salt, and calories. And because meat will no longer be the focal point of your meals, you’ll have to think about new (and, it should be noted, exciting) ways to bring out the flavor of certain ingredients. One way of doing that is to use lots of fresh herbs and spices in your cooking. Another way to bring out flavor is to utilize cooking techniques such as roasting, braising, and grilling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124453\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg\" alt=\"Levantine flavors: roasted butternut squash with za'atar.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Roasted_Butternut_Squash_Salad_with_Zaatar_and_Parsley-48-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Levantine flavors: roasted butternut squash with za'atar. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Embrace the Health Benefits\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Since the original Seven Countries Study, \u003cstrong>countless studies have proven that the benefits of the Mediterranean diet go far beyond cardiovascular health\u003c/strong>—and, unlike most trendy diets, the health effects have been studied over the long term. You can hardly read the news without coming across an article detailing the findings of yet another study on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With its high amounts of vegetables and olive oil, which contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, \u003cstrong>the Mediterranean diet has been said to promote healthy blood sugar levels, improve cognitive function, and even prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and certain types of cancer\u003c/strong>. And while the Mediterranean diet isn’t low in fat, some studies have found that people who eat this way do tend to weigh less and have improved body mass index, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Other studies indicate that adhering to a Mediterranean diet results in better overall health, both physical and mental. Which is to say, the Mediterranean diet seems like a pretty good place to start for someone who is looking to eat healthy foods that are also delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/496-what-is-the-mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/124452/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet","authors":["byline_bayareabites_124452"],"categories":["bayareabites_4084","bayareabites_1245"],"tags":["bayareabites_12135","bayareabites_12330","bayareabites_11260","bayareabites_8347"],"featImg":"bayareabites_124455","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_124338":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_124338","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"124338","score":null,"sort":[1515518811000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil","title":"Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil","publishDate":1515518811,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive oil, which is simply juice pressed from olives, has been an important part of Mediterranean cooking for thousands of years\u003c/strong>. The highest grade, called extra-virgin, is lively, bright, and full- bodied, with flavors ranging from peppery to buttery depending on the varieties of olives used and how ripe they were when harvested. In the Mediterranean, Spain is the leading producer of olive oil, followed by Italy and Greece. In the United States, California is the top producer (and in fact is the source of \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/1637-supermarket-extra-virgin-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our winning supermarket extra-virgin olive oil\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Olive Oil is Healthy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We use extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) as our main cooking oil as well as in raw applications. \u003cstrong>Olive oil supports one of the main pillars of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid: to eat more healthy fats and fewer saturated fats\u003c/strong>. It is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are healthy fats, and also contains important minor components including antioxidants and other beneficial phytochemicals, plant-derived compounds thought to protect against disease. Studies have also shown that people who regularly include olive oil in their diets have lower rates of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and reduced rates of diabetes and some cancers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fresher the Olive Oil, the Better\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive oil tastes great when it’s fresh\u003c/strong>. But olives are highly perishable, and their complex flavor degrades quickly, which makes producing—and handling—a top-notch oil time-sensitive, labor-intensive, and expensive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124343\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg\" alt=\"Olive oil isn't just for drizzling over greens—you can also bake cakes with it!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olive oil isn't just for drizzling over greens—you can also bake cakes with it! \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>It’s OK to Cook with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Although conventional wisdom says that you shouldn’t cook with olive oil since its smoke point is low, we have found that this is not the case. \u003cstrong>With a smoke point of 410 degrees, extra-virgin olive oil is fine for most cooking applications, even frying\u003c/strong>. However, we don’t usually use olive oil for frying because it is not economical to use in large quantities.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Olive Oil is Versatile\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Extra-virgin olive oil is of course a starring player in salad dressings, but we also use it as a condiment on vegetables, pastas, bean dishes, and grilled fish, and as a source of richness and body in soups and sauces\u003c/strong>. Since olive oil is a pricey purchase, we use what we term “supermarket” extra-virgin olive oil for everyday cooked applications and save the most flavorful “high-end” EVOO for drizzling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg\" alt=\"Scallops, pan seared with olive oil (and drizzled with an olive oil, orange, and lime dressing).\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scallops, pan seared with olive oil (and drizzled with an olive oil, orange, and lime dressing). \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>How to Buy Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buying extra-virgin olive oil in American supermarkets can be a tricky business\u003c/strong>. The standards of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.internationaloliveoil.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Olive Council\u003c/a> (IOC), the industry’s worldwide governing body, are not enforced in the U.S., and a widely reported 2010 study from the \u003ca href=\"http://olivecenter.ucdavis.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olive Center at the University of California, Davis\u003c/a>, revealed that 69 percent of tested supermarket olive oils sold as “extra-virgin” were actually lesser grades being passed off at premium prices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since then, the U.S. olive oil industry has taken steps to be more stringent. The state of California, where olive oil production has grown tenfold over the past decade, passed the California Department of Food and Agriculture olive oil standard in 2014. The most stringent standard in the country, it is mandatory for medium-and large-scale \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/475-california-extra-virgin-olive-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California olive oil\u003c/a> production. In 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adopted chemical and sensory standards for olive oil grades similar to those established by the IOC. The USDA standard, however, is voluntary and rarely enforced, so choosing the right extra-virgin olive oil is a challenge, to say the least.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Finding the Best Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To find the best “everyday” olive oil, we tasted 10 supermarket extra-virgin olive oils plain, with bread, over tomatoes and mozzarella, and in vinaigrette served on salad greens\u003c/strong>. We also sent each of the oils to an independent laboratory for chemical evaluation and to 10 trained olive oil tasters to get a second opinion on their flavor quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our tasters were underwhelmed by the supermarket choices, but in the end, one oil stood out above the rest: California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We discovered that this largely boils down to the company’s control over every stage of the production process. The company uses a relatively new growing and harvesting process called super-high-density planting, in which the trees are planted together much more tightly than they would be in traditional groves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a result, the olives can be harvested by machines more efficiently than they would be if they were picked by hand. (Speed is of the essence, since olives begin to change flavor from the moment they are separated from the tree and must be pressed as quickly as possible to ensure that they retain the desired flavor profile.) Then, by bottling very close to the source, the company cuts out the risk that the oil will oxidize and spoil during transport to another facility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And unlike some producers that sell their oil in clear glass or even plastic bottles, which expose the oil to more damaging light, our winning manufacturer uses dark-green glass bottles that help shield the oil. The upshot of all these factors: fresher and cheaper olive oil. While it costs more than mediocre oils from industrial bottlers, it’s far less expensive than our high-end extra-virgin favorite, Gaea Fresh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>When it comes to high-end olive oils, more expensive ones aren’t always better\u003c/strong>. Our winning high-end oil, Gaea Fresh, hails from Greece and, at half the price of some of the other oils in our tasting lineup, won’t break the bank. It won points with tasters for its bold yet nicely balanced flavor. We recommend using this oil in raw applications only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124341\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Several varieties of marinated olives.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several varieties of marinated olives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Types of Olives Used to Make Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>There are over a thousand varieties of olives with a few dozen cultivated varieties that are commercially dominant\u003c/strong>. Some of the most commonly found varieties in the U.S. market are Arbequina and Picual from Spain, Koroneiki from Greece, and Coratina from Italy. Arbequina is noted for its ripe fruitiness, low bitterness, and pungency. Picual is very fruity with medium bitterness and pungency. Koroneiki is strongly fruity and herbaceous, with mild bitterness and pungency. Coratina is strongly green, herbaceous, bitter, and pungent.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keeping Olive Oil Fresh\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These three things can help you assess the quality of an extra-virgin olive oil before you buy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Harvest Date\u003c/strong>: A “best by” date might be 24 to 32 months after the oil was bottled, which in turn can be one to two years after it was pressed—so by the time that “best by” date rolls around, the oil could be about four years old. \u003cstrong>A harvest date is a more precise indication of freshness\u003c/strong>, since olive oil begins to degrade about 18 months after harvest. Look for the most recent date (certainly within the last 12 months), and note that in Europe and the United States, olives are harvested in the fall and winter, so most bottles list the previous year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dark Glass\u003c/strong>: Avoid clear glass; dark glass shields the oil from damaging light. Avoid clear plastic, too; it’s not a good barrier to light or air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oil Origin\u003c/strong>: Bottlers often print where their oil has been sourced from on the label; look for oil that has been sourced from a single country.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Storing Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Never keep olive oil on your kitchen counter, since strong sunlight will oxidize the chlorophyll in the oil, producing stale, harsh flavors\u003c/strong>. Keeping your olive oil next to the stove is also a bad idea as heat accelerates spoilage. We recommend storing oil in a dark pantry or cupboard; do not store olive oil in the fridge, as it can become cloudy, thick, and viscous and can take a few hours to return to normal. You can keep unopened oil for about a year; but once opened, it lasts only about three months—so don’t buy in bulk. And if possible, check the harvest date to ensure the freshest bottle possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To check for freshness, pour a little oil in a small glass and sniff it. If it reminds you of crayons or stale walnuts, toss it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/499-everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"How to shop for, cook with, and store olive oil.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1515518811,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":22,"wordCount":1462},"headData":{"title":"Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil | KQED","description":"How to shop for, cook with, and store olive oil.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil","datePublished":"2018-01-09T17:26:51.000Z","dateModified":"2018-01-09T17:26:51.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"124338 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=124338","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2018/01/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil/","disqusTitle":"Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil","nprByline":"\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/499-everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>","path":"/bayareabites/124338/everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive oil, which is simply juice pressed from olives, has been an important part of Mediterranean cooking for thousands of years\u003c/strong>. The highest grade, called extra-virgin, is lively, bright, and full- bodied, with flavors ranging from peppery to buttery depending on the varieties of olives used and how ripe they were when harvested. In the Mediterranean, Spain is the leading producer of olive oil, followed by Italy and Greece. In the United States, California is the top producer (and in fact is the source of \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/1637-supermarket-extra-virgin-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our winning supermarket extra-virgin olive oil\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Olive Oil is Healthy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We use extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) as our main cooking oil as well as in raw applications. \u003cstrong>Olive oil supports one of the main pillars of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid: to eat more healthy fats and fewer saturated fats\u003c/strong>. It is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are healthy fats, and also contains important minor components including antioxidants and other beneficial phytochemicals, plant-derived compounds thought to protect against disease. Studies have also shown that people who regularly include olive oil in their diets have lower rates of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and reduced rates of diabetes and some cancers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The Fresher the Olive Oil, the Better\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Olive oil tastes great when it’s fresh\u003c/strong>. But olives are highly perishable, and their complex flavor degrades quickly, which makes producing—and handling—a top-notch oil time-sensitive, labor-intensive, and expensive.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124343\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124343\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg\" alt=\"Olive oil isn't just for drizzling over greens—you can also bake cakes with it!\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_olive_oil_yogurt_cake-20-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olive oil isn't just for drizzling over greens—you can also bake cakes with it! \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>It’s OK to Cook with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Although conventional wisdom says that you shouldn’t cook with olive oil since its smoke point is low, we have found that this is not the case. \u003cstrong>With a smoke point of 410 degrees, extra-virgin olive oil is fine for most cooking applications, even frying\u003c/strong>. However, we don’t usually use olive oil for frying because it is not economical to use in large quantities.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Olive Oil is Versatile\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Extra-virgin olive oil is of course a starring player in salad dressings, but we also use it as a condiment on vegetables, pastas, bean dishes, and grilled fish, and as a source of richness and body in soups and sauces\u003c/strong>. Since olive oil is a pricey purchase, we use what we term “supermarket” extra-virgin olive oil for everyday cooked applications and save the most flavorful “high-end” EVOO for drizzling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124342\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124342\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg\" alt=\"Scallops, pan seared with olive oil (and drizzled with an olive oil, orange, and lime dressing).\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Seared_Scallops_with_Orange-Lime_Dressing_020-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scallops, pan seared with olive oil (and drizzled with an olive oil, orange, and lime dressing). \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>How to Buy Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buying extra-virgin olive oil in American supermarkets can be a tricky business\u003c/strong>. The standards of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.internationaloliveoil.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Olive Council\u003c/a> (IOC), the industry’s worldwide governing body, are not enforced in the U.S., and a widely reported 2010 study from the \u003ca href=\"http://olivecenter.ucdavis.edu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olive Center at the University of California, Davis\u003c/a>, revealed that 69 percent of tested supermarket olive oils sold as “extra-virgin” were actually lesser grades being passed off at premium prices.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since then, the U.S. olive oil industry has taken steps to be more stringent. The state of California, where olive oil production has grown tenfold over the past decade, passed the California Department of Food and Agriculture olive oil standard in 2014. The most stringent standard in the country, it is mandatory for medium-and large-scale \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/475-california-extra-virgin-olive-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California olive oil\u003c/a> production. In 2010, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adopted chemical and sensory standards for olive oil grades similar to those established by the IOC. The USDA standard, however, is voluntary and rarely enforced, so choosing the right extra-virgin olive oil is a challenge, to say the least.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Finding the Best Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To find the best “everyday” olive oil, we tasted 10 supermarket extra-virgin olive oils plain, with bread, over tomatoes and mozzarella, and in vinaigrette served on salad greens\u003c/strong>. We also sent each of the oils to an independent laboratory for chemical evaluation and to 10 trained olive oil tasters to get a second opinion on their flavor quality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our tasters were underwhelmed by the supermarket choices, but in the end, one oil stood out above the rest: California Olive Ranch Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We discovered that this largely boils down to the company’s control over every stage of the production process. The company uses a relatively new growing and harvesting process called super-high-density planting, in which the trees are planted together much more tightly than they would be in traditional groves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a result, the olives can be harvested by machines more efficiently than they would be if they were picked by hand. (Speed is of the essence, since olives begin to change flavor from the moment they are separated from the tree and must be pressed as quickly as possible to ensure that they retain the desired flavor profile.) Then, by bottling very close to the source, the company cuts out the risk that the oil will oxidize and spoil during transport to another facility.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And unlike some producers that sell their oil in clear glass or even plastic bottles, which expose the oil to more damaging light, our winning manufacturer uses dark-green glass bottles that help shield the oil. The upshot of all these factors: fresher and cheaper olive oil. While it costs more than mediocre oils from industrial bottlers, it’s far less expensive than our high-end extra-virgin favorite, Gaea Fresh.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>When it comes to high-end olive oils, more expensive ones aren’t always better\u003c/strong>. Our winning high-end oil, Gaea Fresh, hails from Greece and, at half the price of some of the other oils in our tasting lineup, won’t break the bank. It won points with tasters for its bold yet nicely balanced flavor. We recommend using this oil in raw applications only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_124341\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-124341\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Several varieties of marinated olives.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4.jpeg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-160x90.jpeg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-800x450.jpeg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-240x135.jpeg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-375x211.jpeg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/01/SFS_Marinated_Olives-4-520x292.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several varieties of marinated olives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of America's Test Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Types of Olives Used to Make Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>There are over a thousand varieties of olives with a few dozen cultivated varieties that are commercially dominant\u003c/strong>. Some of the most commonly found varieties in the U.S. market are Arbequina and Picual from Spain, Koroneiki from Greece, and Coratina from Italy. Arbequina is noted for its ripe fruitiness, low bitterness, and pungency. Picual is very fruity with medium bitterness and pungency. Koroneiki is strongly fruity and herbaceous, with mild bitterness and pungency. Coratina is strongly green, herbaceous, bitter, and pungent.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keeping Olive Oil Fresh\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These three things can help you assess the quality of an extra-virgin olive oil before you buy it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Harvest Date\u003c/strong>: A “best by” date might be 24 to 32 months after the oil was bottled, which in turn can be one to two years after it was pressed—so by the time that “best by” date rolls around, the oil could be about four years old. \u003cstrong>A harvest date is a more precise indication of freshness\u003c/strong>, since olive oil begins to degrade about 18 months after harvest. Look for the most recent date (certainly within the last 12 months), and note that in Europe and the United States, olives are harvested in the fall and winter, so most bottles list the previous year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dark Glass\u003c/strong>: Avoid clear glass; dark glass shields the oil from damaging light. Avoid clear plastic, too; it’s not a good barrier to light or air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oil Origin\u003c/strong>: Bottlers often print where their oil has been sourced from on the label; look for oil that has been sourced from a single country.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Storing Olive Oil\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Never keep olive oil on your kitchen counter, since strong sunlight will oxidize the chlorophyll in the oil, producing stale, harsh flavors\u003c/strong>. Keeping your olive oil next to the stove is also a bad idea as heat accelerates spoilage. We recommend storing oil in a dark pantry or cupboard; do not store olive oil in the fridge, as it can become cloudy, thick, and viscous and can take a few hours to return to normal. You can keep unopened oil for about a year; but once opened, it lasts only about three months—so don’t buy in bulk. And if possible, check the harvest date to ensure the freshest bottle possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To check for freshness, pour a little oil in a small glass and sniff it. If it reminds you of crayons or stale walnuts, toss it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/499-everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">America's Test Kitchen\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/124338/everything-you-need-to-know-about-olive-oil","authors":["byline_bayareabites_124338"],"categories":["bayareabites_2695","bayareabites_1321","bayareabites_1245"],"tags":["bayareabites_10897","bayareabites_11260","bayareabites_8347"],"featImg":"bayareabites_124344","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_97191":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_97191","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"97191","score":null,"sort":[1435186447000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"recipe-puffy-ligurian-style-rosemary-focaccia-bread","title":"Puffy Ligurian-Style Rosemary Focaccia Bread","publishDate":1435186447,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>The focaccia of Genoa, a city in the Italian region of Liguria, is renowned for its crisp, olive oil–saturated crust and soft, puffy interior. But since we can’t all travel to Italy every time we have a craving for this popular flatbread (or make a trip to the deservedly renowned Liguria Bakery in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood), I decided to come up with relatively easy solution: make it at home!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"dfZIziHjtdHrWfzgqHCnXMTsx0FnSK3l\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This recipe makes one huge focaccia – perfect for a party! – which is baked in a large rimmed baking sheet. You can make it as is, with the heady scent of rosemary, or personalize it in a zillion different combinations. Swap out the herbs for fresh thyme or oregano, add chopped green onions, or even stir in some pitted and chopped black olives or caramelized onions. Once baked, you could even turn it into a pizza base with a thick swipe of tomato sauce and shredded cheese (just pop it back in the oven for about 10 minutes once you top it to warm the toppings and melt the cheese).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you use active dry yeast, which is different than instant or rapid rise; active dry needs to be proofed before using.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97312\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-97312\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked Rosemary Focaccia right out of the oven.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freshly baked Rosemary Focaccia right out of the oven. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 large focaccia\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>2 packages (4 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 cups warm water (110–115F)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 lb (5 cups) unbleached bread flour, plus more if needed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon kosher salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the pan\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the yeast, sugar, and warm water, then whisk in the 1 cup of the flour. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes in a warm place. Add the remaining flour, the salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and the rosemary. Insert the dough hook and knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until supple and soft and it begins to clear the sides of the mixing bowl (the dough will be sticky).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"97326,97325,97324,97298,97299,97305,97301,97297\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 1 minute. Form the dough into a ball. Clean out the mixing bowl and then grease it with a little olive oil. Return the dough to the bowl, turning the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl loosely with greased plastic wrap and set it in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"97315,97318,97300,97304\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 12 x 17 inches) with parchment. Drizzle the parchment with a few tablespoons olive oil, then spread it out with your fingers or a pastry brush to cover the surface of the parchment. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Using your hands, spread and press the dough into the pan; it should nearly fill it. With your fingertips, dimple the surface of the dough all over. Brush the dough all over with olive oil. Cover gently with a piece of greased plastic wrap and let rise until the dough is puffy, about 30 minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"97302,97321,97319,97323\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450F. (If you are using any toppings, now is the time to gently place them atop the focaccia.) Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Slide the focaccia onto a wire rack to cool, removing the parchment. Let cool slightly before cutting.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"97320,97313,97311,97309\"]\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"This soft, pillowy focaccia bread is perfumed by earthy rosemary, rich with olive oil, and is terrific on its own or as a base for all sorts of savory toppings.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1546902269,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":true,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":13,"wordCount":654},"headData":{"title":"Puffy Ligurian-Style Rosemary Focaccia Bread | KQED","description":"This soft, pillowy focaccia bread is perfumed by earthy rosemary, rich with olive oil, and is terrific on its own or as a base for all sorts of savory toppings.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Puffy Ligurian-Style Rosemary Focaccia Bread","datePublished":"2015-06-24T22:54:07.000Z","dateModified":"2019-01-07T23:04:29.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"97191 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=97191","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/06/24/recipe-puffy-ligurian-style-rosemary-focaccia-bread/","disqusTitle":"Puffy Ligurian-Style Rosemary Focaccia Bread","path":"/bayareabites/97191/recipe-puffy-ligurian-style-rosemary-focaccia-bread","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The focaccia of Genoa, a city in the Italian region of Liguria, is renowned for its crisp, olive oil–saturated crust and soft, puffy interior. But since we can’t all travel to Italy every time we have a craving for this popular flatbread (or make a trip to the deservedly renowned Liguria Bakery in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood), I decided to come up with relatively easy solution: make it at home!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This recipe makes one huge focaccia – perfect for a party! – which is baked in a large rimmed baking sheet. You can make it as is, with the heady scent of rosemary, or personalize it in a zillion different combinations. Swap out the herbs for fresh thyme or oregano, add chopped green onions, or even stir in some pitted and chopped black olives or caramelized onions. Once baked, you could even turn it into a pizza base with a thick swipe of tomato sauce and shredded cheese (just pop it back in the oven for about 10 minutes once you top it to warm the toppings and melt the cheese).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you use active dry yeast, which is different than instant or rapid rise; active dry needs to be proofed before using.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97312\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-97312\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked Rosemary Focaccia right out of the oven.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/focaccia-final-whole1-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freshly baked Rosemary Focaccia right out of the oven. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 1 large focaccia\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>2 packages (4 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 cups warm water (110–115F)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 lb (5 cups) unbleached bread flour, plus more if needed\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon kosher salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the pan\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the yeast, sugar, and warm water, then whisk in the 1 cup of the flour. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes in a warm place. Add the remaining flour, the salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and the rosemary. Insert the dough hook and knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until supple and soft and it begins to clear the sides of the mixing bowl (the dough will be sticky).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"97326,97325,97324,97298,97299,97305,97301,97297","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 1 minute. Form the dough into a ball. Clean out the mixing bowl and then grease it with a little olive oil. Return the dough to the bowl, turning the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl loosely with greased plastic wrap and set it in a warm spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"97315,97318,97300,97304","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Line a rimmed baking sheet (about 12 x 17 inches) with parchment. Drizzle the parchment with a few tablespoons olive oil, then spread it out with your fingers or a pastry brush to cover the surface of the parchment. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Using your hands, spread and press the dough into the pan; it should nearly fill it. With your fingertips, dimple the surface of the dough all over. Brush the dough all over with olive oil. Cover gently with a piece of greased plastic wrap and let rise until the dough is puffy, about 30 minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"97302,97321,97319,97323","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450F. (If you are using any toppings, now is the time to gently place them atop the focaccia.) Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Slide the focaccia onto a wire rack to cool, removing the parchment. Let cool slightly before cutting.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"97320,97313,97311,97309","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/97191/recipe-puffy-ligurian-style-rosemary-focaccia-bread","authors":["5015","5014"],"categories":["bayareabites_1516","bayareabites_2695","bayareabites_2638","bayareabites_12"],"tags":["bayareabites_59","bayareabites_1966","bayareabites_8347","bayareabites_14582","bayareabites_938"],"featImg":"bayareabites_97195","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_96957":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_96957","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"96957","score":null,"sort":[1434420161000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"amphora-nueva-offers-affordable-high-quality-olive-oil","title":"Amphora Nueva Offers Affordable, High-Quality Olive Oil","publishDate":1434420161,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>Claire Bradley’s Neapolitan great-grandfather brought the family to Oakland in the late 1930s by way of Brooklyn, where he’d built a successful food-importing business. While Salvatore Esposito was interested in olive oil, it wasn’t a viable business proposition at the time, so the company focused on other Italian imports. In 1989, with the third generation at the helm, the family made a big decision to focus exclusively on sourcing the best olive oil possible. But they didn’t have a storefront then. Instead, the business model focused on bringing high quality olive oil to restaurants and other food businesses. They still count among their wholesale clients Annie’s Organic, Rick and Ann’s, Semifreddis, Cugini Manzone, and Duende.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flash forward to 2010, when \u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva\u003c/a> opened on Domingo Ave. in Berkeley, just below the Claremont Hotel. The shop is filled with\u003cem> fusti\u003c/em>, food-grade stainless steel tanks, full of olive oil from Spain, Portugal, California, Italy, Chile, Australia, Peru, Argentina, Greece, and Tunisia. And a big 750 ml bottle will only run you between $13 and $21, a huge value compared to the equally delicious oils you’ll find in the shops off the square in Healdsburg or St. Helena, where olive oil is viewed more as a luxury commodity than a staple for daily use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora’s philosophy, says Bradley, is to make ultra-premium olive oil accessible to everyone: “We don’t see ourselves as a boutique. We don’t want people to say no to olive oil because of price.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their selections are seasonal because producers have two harvest seasons. In the northern hemisphere, the harvest begins in September or October, before the rain sets in. In the southern hemisphere, harvest mostly occurs in May and June. So, depending when you walk in to the store, you might see a Spanish hojiblanca or a Chilean coratina front and center. And the best news is you can taste any of the selections, which are clearly identified by harvest date, free fatty acids (FFA), phenolic content, and peroxide value. But what does all this mean?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96961\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol\" target=\"_blank\">Polyphenols\u003c/a> are the humble olive’s best public relations tool, as their powerful antioxidants are largely what continues to sell Americans on the ingredient that much of the world has used as a base for cooking for thousands of years. But they also contribute significantly to the taste and style of the oil these diverse fruits yield. Do you like the burn at the back of your throat when you taste a bold, herbaceous olive oil? That’s polyphenol. Prefer a lighter, more buttery oil? Go for an oil lower in polyphenols. Whether you like the flavors that pack a polyphenol punch or not, Amphora can hook you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A high FFA can indicate low quality fruit because of processing mistakes, such as too much time between harvesting and extraction or too high a temperature in the milling process. The peroxide value is important because it tells you how long the fruit has been exposed to oxygen; extreme oxidation causes the oil to be rancid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora abides by the \u003ca href=\"http://upextravirginoliveoil.com/ultra-premium-up-standard/chemistry\" target=\"_blank\">standards for Ultra Premium olive oil\u003c/a>, which are even stricter than those for extra-virgin. For example, the extra-virgin standard for FFA is less than .8%, whereas ultra-premium is qualified by less than .3%. And in addition to regularly tasting each oil that they source for its organoleptic qualities, they also send samples to \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernolives.com.au/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Olives\u003c/a> in Australia, whose state-of-the-art lab analyzes the oil’s chemistry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a home cook and daily consumer of olive oil, I don’t focus so much on the polyphenol number, although it’s a good guide. Instead, I just taste. I love the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picual\" target=\"_blank\">Picuals\u003c/a>, a common Spanish cultivar that is popular among growers for its high-volume crops and tolerance of a broad range of conditions. The oils from this variety tend to be grassy and strong, and the best are pungent without being bitter. To my palate, this style is best on salads and other raw vegetables. I prefer a Greek \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koroneiki\" target=\"_blank\">Koroneiki\u003c/a> — usually peppery and reminiscent of artichokes — on cooked vegetables and meats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora also carries fusions and infusions of their Ultra Premium olive oils with herbs, fruits, and chiles. (Fusions, called agrumato in Italian, are made when ingredients are added when the olives are pressed; infusions are the result of ingredients added after the oil has been produced.) A fabulous fusion here is the Tunisian Baklouti, in which 10 pounds of the spicy green chiles from North Africa’s Barbary Coast are crushed into each pound of organic olives from the company’s own mill there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora’s house blend oil, which changes regularly, is a great bargain at $13 for 750ml. They also have aged balsamic vinegars and flavored red and white vinegars, good for creating gift combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96959\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Aged balsamic and flavored vinegars line the shelves at Amphora.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96959\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aged balsamic and flavored vinegars line the shelves at Amphora. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What I love about this shop is its completely approachable, unprepossessing and, most importantly, proletariat approach to this healthful and delicious food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora opened a second branch in Lafayette in November, 2011 and will open a third in San Anselmo in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva - Berkeley Olive Oil Works\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2928 Domingo Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/KCYl1N\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 704-9300\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 10am-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amphoranueva\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora: Berkeley Olive Oil Works\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/AMPHORABERKELEY\" target=\"_blank\">@AMPHORABERKELEY\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva Lafayette\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n7 Fiesta Ln. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/ShN0UD\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLafayette, CA 94549\u003cbr>\nPh: (925) 310-4681\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thurs, 10am-6:30pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AmphoraLafayette\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva Lafayette\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"While a bottle of the world’s most expensive olive oil might run you more than $50, the price of extra-virgin olive oil in the Bay Area ranges from $20-$35 for 12 ounces. Amphora Nueva sources Ultra Premium olive oil in bulk from all over the world, and the result is a much less expensive product.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1434562488,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":16,"wordCount":965},"headData":{"title":"Amphora Nueva Offers Affordable, High-Quality Olive Oil | KQED","description":"While a bottle of the world’s most expensive olive oil might run you more than $50, the price of extra-virgin olive oil in the Bay Area ranges from $20-$35 for 12 ounces. Amphora Nueva sources Ultra Premium olive oil in bulk from all over the world, and the result is a much less expensive product.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Amphora Nueva Offers Affordable, High-Quality Olive Oil","datePublished":"2015-06-16T02:02:41.000Z","dateModified":"2015-06-17T17:34:48.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"96957 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=96957","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/06/15/amphora-nueva-offers-affordable-high-quality-olive-oil/","disqusTitle":"Amphora Nueva Offers Affordable, High-Quality Olive Oil","path":"/bayareabites/96957/amphora-nueva-offers-affordable-high-quality-olive-oil","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Claire Bradley’s Neapolitan great-grandfather brought the family to Oakland in the late 1930s by way of Brooklyn, where he’d built a successful food-importing business. While Salvatore Esposito was interested in olive oil, it wasn’t a viable business proposition at the time, so the company focused on other Italian imports. In 1989, with the third generation at the helm, the family made a big decision to focus exclusively on sourcing the best olive oil possible. But they didn’t have a storefront then. Instead, the business model focused on bringing high quality olive oil to restaurants and other food businesses. They still count among their wholesale clients Annie’s Organic, Rick and Ann’s, Semifreddis, Cugini Manzone, and Duende.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flash forward to 2010, when \u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva\u003c/a> opened on Domingo Ave. in Berkeley, just below the Claremont Hotel. The shop is filled with\u003cem> fusti\u003c/em>, food-grade stainless steel tanks, full of olive oil from Spain, Portugal, California, Italy, Chile, Australia, Peru, Argentina, Greece, and Tunisia. And a big 750 ml bottle will only run you between $13 and $21, a huge value compared to the equally delicious oils you’ll find in the shops off the square in Healdsburg or St. Helena, where olive oil is viewed more as a luxury commodity than a staple for daily use.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora’s philosophy, says Bradley, is to make ultra-premium olive oil accessible to everyone: “We don’t see ourselves as a boutique. We don’t want people to say no to olive oil because of price.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Their selections are seasonal because producers have two harvest seasons. In the northern hemisphere, the harvest begins in September or October, before the rain sets in. In the southern hemisphere, harvest mostly occurs in May and June. So, depending when you walk in to the store, you might see a Spanish hojiblanca or a Chilean coratina front and center. And the best news is you can taste any of the selections, which are clearly identified by harvest date, free fatty acids (FFA), phenolic content, and peroxide value. But what does all this mean?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96961\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol\" target=\"_blank\">Polyphenols\u003c/a> are the humble olive’s best public relations tool, as their powerful antioxidants are largely what continues to sell Americans on the ingredient that much of the world has used as a base for cooking for thousands of years. But they also contribute significantly to the taste and style of the oil these diverse fruits yield. Do you like the burn at the back of your throat when you taste a bold, herbaceous olive oil? That’s polyphenol. Prefer a lighter, more buttery oil? Go for an oil lower in polyphenols. Whether you like the flavors that pack a polyphenol punch or not, Amphora can hook you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A high FFA can indicate low quality fruit because of processing mistakes, such as too much time between harvesting and extraction or too high a temperature in the milling process. The peroxide value is important because it tells you how long the fruit has been exposed to oxygen; extreme oxidation causes the oil to be rancid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora abides by the \u003ca href=\"http://upextravirginoliveoil.com/ultra-premium-up-standard/chemistry\" target=\"_blank\">standards for Ultra Premium olive oil\u003c/a>, which are even stricter than those for extra-virgin. For example, the extra-virgin standard for FFA is less than .8%, whereas ultra-premium is qualified by less than .3%. And in addition to regularly tasting each oil that they source for its organoleptic qualities, they also send samples to \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernolives.com.au/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Olives\u003c/a> in Australia, whose state-of-the-art lab analyzes the oil’s chemistry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a home cook and daily consumer of olive oil, I don’t focus so much on the polyphenol number, although it’s a good guide. Instead, I just taste. I love the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picual\" target=\"_blank\">Picuals\u003c/a>, a common Spanish cultivar that is popular among growers for its high-volume crops and tolerance of a broad range of conditions. The oils from this variety tend to be grassy and strong, and the best are pungent without being bitter. To my palate, this style is best on salads and other raw vegetables. I prefer a Greek \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koroneiki\" target=\"_blank\">Koroneiki\u003c/a> — usually peppery and reminiscent of artichokes — on cooked vegetables and meats.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora also carries fusions and infusions of their Ultra Premium olive oils with herbs, fruits, and chiles. (Fusions, called agrumato in Italian, are made when ingredients are added when the olives are pressed; infusions are the result of ingredients added after the oil has been produced.) A fabulous fusion here is the Tunisian Baklouti, in which 10 pounds of the spicy green chiles from North Africa’s Barbary Coast are crushed into each pound of organic olives from the company’s own mill there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora’s house blend oil, which changes regularly, is a great bargain at $13 for 750ml. They also have aged balsamic vinegars and flavored red and white vinegars, good for creating gift combinations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96959\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Aged balsamic and flavored vinegars line the shelves at Amphora.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96959\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2502-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aged balsamic and flavored vinegars line the shelves at Amphora. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>What I love about this shop is its completely approachable, unprepossessing and, most importantly, proletariat approach to this healthful and delicious food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amphora opened a second branch in Lafayette in November, 2011 and will open a third in San Anselmo in the next few weeks.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva - Berkeley Olive Oil Works\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2928 Domingo Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/KCYl1N\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 704-9300\u003cbr>\nHours: Daily, 10am-6pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amphoranueva\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora: Berkeley Olive Oil Works\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/AMPHORABERKELEY\" target=\"_blank\">@AMPHORABERKELEY\u003c/a> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva Lafayette\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n7 Fiesta Ln. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/ShN0UD\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nLafayette, CA 94549\u003cbr>\nPh: (925) 310-4681\u003cbr>\nHours: Sun-Thurs, 10am-6:30pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-7pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AmphoraLafayette\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva Lafayette\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/96957/amphora-nueva-offers-affordable-high-quality-olive-oil","authors":["5575"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_264","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_1245","bayareabites_1875"],"tags":["bayareabites_14567","bayareabites_10196","bayareabites_10897","bayareabites_8347","bayareabites_14568","bayareabites_14570","bayareabites_14569"],"featImg":"bayareabites_96960","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_96378":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_96378","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"96378","score":null,"sort":[1432656059000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-couple-of-tricks-for-outstanding-homemade-hummus","title":"A Couple of Tricks for Outstanding Homemade Hummus","publishDate":1432656059,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Our Top 10 Recipes From 2015 | Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"term":15149,"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>Making hummus at home is not difficult; I’ve been making my own hummus since college. Most of those recipes required a can of chickpeas, some olive oil, and a drizzle of tahini from a rogue jar stuck in the back of my refrigerator. But those experiments were never really any better than what I could find at the store. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then I discovered the silky smooth hummus in Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dining/jerusalem-has-all-the-right-ingredients.html\">\u003cem>Jerusalem\u003c/em>\u003c/a> cookbook. That recipe was unlike anything I had made before. It began with dried chickpeas and included almost as much tahini as beans. The real secret was to first cook the chickpeas — dry — with a touch of baking soda. This step roughs up the exterior of the beans and encourages the skins to slip off. (The skins, hummus making veterans agree, create those small grainy lumps in the finished product.) After adding water, many of the skins float to the surface, where they can be skimmed off. Plus, the alkalizing effect of the soda makes the beans cook extra fast and (supposedly) makes them more digestible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking the chickpeas dry with a little baking soda speeds up cooking and helps remove pesky chickpea skins.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96379\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-400x277.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-1440x998.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-1180x818.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-960x666.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cooking the chickpeas dry with a little baking soda speeds up cooking and helps remove pesky chickpea skins. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over time, I have modified the \u003cem>Jerusalem\u003c/em> recipe. I prefer my hummus with less tahini and the addition of high-quality olive oil. You can taste the chickpeas better this way, but you’ll still get the awesome texture of the original.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To start, you’ll want to soak a cup of dried chickpeas in cool water overnight. I have made the hummus using “quick-soaked” beans, which are made by bringing the dried beans and water to a boil, removing them from the heat, and letting them sit until cool. However, I think the texture of the hummus is better when made with chickpeas soaked overnight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next day, drain the chickpeas and pour them into a pot. I like to use a deep Dutch oven because the water will foam up dramatically as the beans boil; spillovers are not fun. Add baking soda and give the chickpeas a good stir. Then place the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes. This step will help to loosen the skin and jump-start the cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming.jpg\" alt=\"Skim off all of the foam and skins that float to the surface as the chickpeas cook.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1321\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96380\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-400x275.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-800x550.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-1440x991.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-1180x812.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-960x661.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skim off all of the foam and skins that float to the surface as the chickpeas cook. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Add about 6 cups of water and bring the whole thing to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches boiling, keep it there. Don’t reduce the heat to a simmer as instructed in just about every other dried bean recipe. You want that rapid boil to knock off those skins. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the pot carefully and get ready for foam. Skim off the white sea foam-like sludge as it forms. Bonus points for chickpea skins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep boiling the chickpeas until they are super tender. It may take only 20 minutes, or it could take up to 45 minutes if the beans are old. Once tender, drain the chickpeas well and set aside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic.jpg\" alt=\"Keep things simple by mincing the garlic in the food processor.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1294\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96381\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-400x270.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-1440x971.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-1180x795.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-960x647.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keep things simple by mincing the garlic in the food processor. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now begins the blending. I like to mince the garlic in the food processor first, mostly because I am lazy and don’t want to pull out a knife or garlic press. Mincing the garlic in the food processor also has the added benefit of keeping all of the tasty garlic oils in the processor bowl and off of a cutting board. Once the garlic is minced, add the chickpeas and process until they form a thick paste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep the food processor running and pour the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt through the feed tube. It will sputter a bit and then start turning smooth. Now add some water. I like to add about 5 tablespoons of water to start, and then add more if I want a more drizzle-able result. Experiment and figure out what you like. No matter how much water you use, you’ll want to keep the food processor running for at least another minute or two to smooth out any additional lumps. It will seem like a long time, but it’s totally worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I especially like this hummus served warm, right out of the food processor, but you can let it cool and refrigerate for up to a week. Dip away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade hummus. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1283\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96382\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-1440x962.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-1180x789.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-960x642.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade hummus. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Homemade Hummus\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> Hummus consistency is a personal preference. If you like your hummus on the thin and drizzly side, add up to 8 tablespoons (½ cup) water at the end of blending. If you prefer a thicker dip, use the lower amount (5 tablespoons). \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 cup dried chickpeas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon baking soda\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 cloves garlic, peeled\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>½ cup tahini\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon kosher salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>5-8 tablespoons ice water (see note)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>The night before making the hummus, soak the chickpeas in a large bowl of cold water.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The next day, drain the chickpeas and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven. \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add the baking soda and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook the chickpeas, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add about 6 cups water and increase the heat to high. Bring the water to a rapid boil. It will foam up dramatically. Use a spoon to skim off all of the white foam as it forms. Continue to boil until the chickpeas are very tender, 20 to 30 (or up to 45) minutes. Drain and set aside.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pulse the garlic in a food processor until minced, 5 to 8 pulses. Add the drained chickpeas and process until they turn into a paste, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the food processor.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>With the food processor running, pour in the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Continue to process until smooth, about 30 seconds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 5 tablespoons water and process until very smooth, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add additional water if desired.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Serve warm or let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The hummus will keep for about 1 week in the refrigerator.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"A silky smooth hummus recipe that is perfect for a summer day.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1456526293,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":15,"wordCount":1057},"headData":{"title":"A Couple of Tricks for Outstanding Homemade Hummus | KQED","description":"A silky smooth hummus recipe that is perfect for a summer day.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"A Couple of Tricks for Outstanding Homemade Hummus","datePublished":"2015-05-26T16:00:59.000Z","dateModified":"2016-02-26T22:38:13.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"96378 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=96378","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/05/26/a-couple-of-tricks-for-outstanding-homemade-hummus/","disqusTitle":"A Couple of Tricks for Outstanding Homemade Hummus","path":"/bayareabites/96378/a-couple-of-tricks-for-outstanding-homemade-hummus","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Making hummus at home is not difficult; I’ve been making my own hummus since college. Most of those recipes required a can of chickpeas, some olive oil, and a drizzle of tahini from a rogue jar stuck in the back of my refrigerator. But those experiments were never really any better than what I could find at the store. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then I discovered the silky smooth hummus in Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dining/jerusalem-has-all-the-right-ingredients.html\">\u003cem>Jerusalem\u003c/em>\u003c/a> cookbook. That recipe was unlike anything I had made before. It began with dried chickpeas and included almost as much tahini as beans. The real secret was to first cook the chickpeas — dry — with a touch of baking soda. This step roughs up the exterior of the beans and encourages the skins to slip off. (The skins, hummus making veterans agree, create those small grainy lumps in the finished product.) After adding water, many of the skins float to the surface, where they can be skimmed off. Plus, the alkalizing effect of the soda makes the beans cook extra fast and (supposedly) makes them more digestible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96379\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking the chickpeas dry with a little baking soda speeds up cooking and helps remove pesky chickpea skins.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1331\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96379\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-400x277.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-800x555.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-1440x998.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-1180x818.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/stirring-960x666.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cooking the chickpeas dry with a little baking soda speeds up cooking and helps remove pesky chickpea skins. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Over time, I have modified the \u003cem>Jerusalem\u003c/em> recipe. I prefer my hummus with less tahini and the addition of high-quality olive oil. You can taste the chickpeas better this way, but you’ll still get the awesome texture of the original.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To start, you’ll want to soak a cup of dried chickpeas in cool water overnight. I have made the hummus using “quick-soaked” beans, which are made by bringing the dried beans and water to a boil, removing them from the heat, and letting them sit until cool. However, I think the texture of the hummus is better when made with chickpeas soaked overnight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The next day, drain the chickpeas and pour them into a pot. I like to use a deep Dutch oven because the water will foam up dramatically as the beans boil; spillovers are not fun. Add baking soda and give the chickpeas a good stir. Then place the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes. This step will help to loosen the skin and jump-start the cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming.jpg\" alt=\"Skim off all of the foam and skins that float to the surface as the chickpeas cook.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1321\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96380\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-400x275.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-800x550.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-1440x991.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-1180x812.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/skimming-960x661.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skim off all of the foam and skins that float to the surface as the chickpeas cook. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Add about 6 cups of water and bring the whole thing to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches boiling, keep it there. Don’t reduce the heat to a simmer as instructed in just about every other dried bean recipe. You want that rapid boil to knock off those skins. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Watch the pot carefully and get ready for foam. Skim off the white sea foam-like sludge as it forms. Bonus points for chickpea skins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep boiling the chickpeas until they are super tender. It may take only 20 minutes, or it could take up to 45 minutes if the beans are old. Once tender, drain the chickpeas well and set aside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96381\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic.jpg\" alt=\"Keep things simple by mincing the garlic in the food processor.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1294\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96381\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-400x270.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-800x539.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-1440x971.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-1180x795.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/processed-garlic-960x647.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keep things simple by mincing the garlic in the food processor. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Now begins the blending. I like to mince the garlic in the food processor first, mostly because I am lazy and don’t want to pull out a knife or garlic press. Mincing the garlic in the food processor also has the added benefit of keeping all of the tasty garlic oils in the processor bowl and off of a cutting board. Once the garlic is minced, add the chickpeas and process until they form a thick paste.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep the food processor running and pour the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt through the feed tube. It will sputter a bit and then start turning smooth. Now add some water. I like to add about 5 tablespoons of water to start, and then add more if I want a more drizzle-able result. Experiment and figure out what you like. No matter how much water you use, you’ll want to keep the food processor running for at least another minute or two to smooth out any additional lumps. It will seem like a long time, but it’s totally worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I especially like this hummus served warm, right out of the food processor, but you can let it cool and refrigerate for up to a week. Dip away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96382\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade hummus. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1283\" class=\"size-full wp-image-96382\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-800x535.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-1440x962.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-1180x789.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/05/finished-hummus-4-960x642.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade hummus. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Recipe: Homemade Hummus\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes about 3 cups\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> Hummus consistency is a personal preference. If you like your hummus on the thin and drizzly side, add up to 8 tablespoons (½ cup) water at the end of blending. If you prefer a thicker dip, use the lower amount (5 tablespoons). \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 cup dried chickpeas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon baking soda\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 cloves garlic, peeled\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>½ cup tahini\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon kosher salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>5-8 tablespoons ice water (see note)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>The night before making the hummus, soak the chickpeas in a large bowl of cold water.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The next day, drain the chickpeas and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven. \u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add the baking soda and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook the chickpeas, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add about 6 cups water and increase the heat to high. Bring the water to a rapid boil. It will foam up dramatically. Use a spoon to skim off all of the white foam as it forms. Continue to boil until the chickpeas are very tender, 20 to 30 (or up to 45) minutes. Drain and set aside.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pulse the garlic in a food processor until minced, 5 to 8 pulses. Add the drained chickpeas and process until they turn into a paste, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the food processor.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>With the food processor running, pour in the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and kosher salt. Continue to process until smooth, about 30 seconds.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Add 5 tablespoons water and process until very smooth, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add additional water if desired.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Serve warm or let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The hummus will keep for about 1 week in the refrigerator.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/96378/a-couple-of-tricks-for-outstanding-homemade-hummus","authors":["5485"],"series":["bayareabites_15149"],"categories":["bayareabites_12","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_2658","bayareabites_8347","bayareabites_14507"],"featImg":"bayareabites_96384","label":"bayareabites_15149"},"bayareabites_89289":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_89289","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"89289","score":null,"sort":[1414272909000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-new-standard-for-california-olive-oil","title":"A New Standard for California Olive Oil","publishDate":1414272909,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89297\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 610px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_unlabeled_olive_oil.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_unlabeled_olive_oil.jpg\" alt=\"Sciabica unlabeled olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89297\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sciabica unlabeled olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>by Brie Mazurek, \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/article/new-standard-california-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\">CUESA\u003c/a> (10/17/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Able to grow in shallow soils and requiring little irrigation, the \u003ca href=\"http://grist.org/food/californias-next-oil-rush-is-tastier-than-you-might-expect/\" target=\"_blank\">hardy olive tree\u003c/a> may provide a well of hope for drought-stricken California. Compared to Europe, the state’s olive oil industry is green, but it’s rapidly growing, with thousands of acres of trees being planted each year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89294\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_sebastian.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Bariani of Bariani Olive Oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89294\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastian Bariani of Bariani Olive Oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Still, California olive producers face an uphill battle in the marketplace. About 97 percent of the olive oil consumed in the US comes from Europe, despite reports of low-quality and adulterated imported oils infiltrating grocery stores. An oft-cited \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/article/good-bad-and-evoo\" target=\"_blank\">UC Davis study\u003c/a> from 2010 found that 69 percent of imported olive oils labeled as extra-virgin (EVOO) failed to meet international and USDA standards, compared with only 10 percent of California olive oils.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California has taken matters into its own hands to elevate the reputation of domestic olive oil just in time for the fall harvest. Last month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=14-042\" target=\"_blank\">announced new standards\u003c/a> for the state’s olive oil producers, based on recommendations from the industry’s leaders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we can assure the customer that California is the real deal, maybe they’ll pick up a California olive oil instead of an imported one,” says fourth-generation producer Jonathan Sciabica of \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/seller/sciabica-sons\" target=\"_blank\">Sciabica & Sons\u003c/a>, the oldest olive oil company in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Stepping Up California’s Game\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89296\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_orchard.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_orchard.jpg\" alt=\"Sciabica olive orchard. Photo: Barry Jan\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89296\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sciabica olive orchard. Photo: Barry Jan\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Worldwide, the European \u003ca href=\"http://www.internationaloliveoil.org/\" target=\"_blank\">International Olive Council\u003c/a> (IOC) has defined quality standards for olive oil production, but regulation has been loose. Several years ago, the USDA set forth voluntary certification for US producers, using the IOC’s model.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new California standards break ground by requiring purity testing for producers that handle upwards of 5,000 gallons, as well as defining grades of olive oil, setting requirements for labeling, packaging, and traceability, and prohibiting misleading terms like “light” and “pure,” which usually designate products that include refined oils.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a step in the right direction to create clearer standards and labeling among California producers,” says Maia Hirschbein, who oversees education programs at \u003ca href=\"http://www.californiaoliveranch.com/\" target=\"_blank\">California Olive Ranch\u003c/a>, one of the most vocal advocates for the new standards. She feels that the legislation made strides by requiring labeling for harvest dates and geographic origin to better communicate freshness and seasonality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California’s new standards have \u003ca href=\"http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/the-conversation/article2609569.html\" target=\"_blank\">ignited an international controversy\u003c/a>, with olive oil importers worrying about how their sales will be impacted. Hirschbein is hopeful that the new standards may push imported brands to follow suit, as competition from California increases. “The fact that we’re getting some attention from Sacramento and Washington is going to help consumers, and we’re going to start seeing more effort on behalf of foreign producers to clarify their labeling as well.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Lesser of Two EVOOs?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When Sebastian Bariani of \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/seller/bariani-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Bariani Olive Oil\u003c/a> emigrated from Italy and began producing olive oil in the outskirts of Sacramento in the early 1990s, he was disappointed by lack of standards and regulation in the US. He voluntarily began using the IOC as his guide, sending his olive oil to European labs for testing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89293\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_olive_oil.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_olive_oil.jpg\" alt=\"Bariana olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89293\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bariana olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He sees the new standards as an important move forward for California but is disappointed with certain aspects, particularly the 5,000-gallon cutoff. “It’s good that the new standards will make the California olive oil industry more popular and create more competition, but smaller producers are not going to be playing on the same level.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He is concerned that the new labeling requirements may contribute to consumer confusion, since international and small California producers, who don’t have to comply with the standards, can continue to use befuddling terminology like “extra light” and “super virgin,” while larger California producers cannot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition, according to Bariani, the chemical parameters outlined in the California standards are not as rigorous as the IOC’s, particularly with regard to fatty acids and sterols. “It may hurt our exports because other countries are going to know that the standards here are less strict,” he notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jonathan Sciabica sees the deviations from IOC as necessary to account for differences in soil, climate, and elevation, which produce a distinct fatty acid profile in California-grown olives. “In some ways, it feels as though we have been excluded from the IOC standards,” says Sciabica, noting that Australia also created its own standards based on its own geography. The Olive Oil Commission of California, the industry group that advised the CDFA in creating the standards, wanted to err on the side of inclusion for the state’s growers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As more California olive oils get tested, the state’s database can help inform future standards. “A good thing that should come out of all this testing is we’ll know what purity ranges California olive oils fit in, and over time the standard can be adapted and narrowed,” Sciabica points out.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Standards as a Starting Point\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>“We believe the time has come to designate a ‘California-grown’ olive oil, and these standards are an excellent way to do it,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated in a \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=14-042\" target=\"_blank\">press release\u003c/a>. However, the CDFA cannot use their funds toward marketing, which means California olive oil producers will need to boost their efforts to build trust among consumers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While farmers market shoppers may be able to taste and appreciate the quality of locally grown EVOO, the key will be getting grocery store shoppers to understand the difference and reach for California olive oils instead of their cheaper—and potentially counterfeit, diluted, or rancid—counterparts made thousands of miles away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89295\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/jonathan_sciabica.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/jonathan_sciabica.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Sciabica. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sciabica\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89295\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jonathan Sciabica. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sciabica\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately the olive oil that’s on most American shelves is often flavorless,” says Sciabica. “Today there are dozens if not hundreds of California olive oil brands, and they’re all unique and delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He likens the process of learning about olive oil to learning about wines. “If people understand what good wine is, that’s all they’ll buy. But until we get to that point with olive oil, standards aren’t really going to fix the issue of confusion in the marketplace.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hirschbein also sees education as critical to shifting American shoppers’ mindset toward locally grown and pressed olive oils. “As consumers start knowing what fresh tastes like and start to be more critical of labeling, my hope is they’re going to lean more toward local producers and producers they trust.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Look for Bariani Olive Oil and Sciabica & Sons on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"California has taken matters into its own hands to elevate the reputation of domestic olive oil just in time for the fall harvest. Last month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced new standards for the state’s olive oil producers, based on recommendations from the industry’s leaders.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1414272909,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":23,"wordCount":1171},"headData":{"title":"A New Standard for California Olive Oil | KQED","description":"California has taken matters into its own hands to elevate the reputation of domestic olive oil just in time for the fall harvest. Last month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced new standards for the state’s olive oil producers, based on recommendations from the industry’s leaders.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"A New Standard for California Olive Oil","datePublished":"2014-10-25T21:35:09.000Z","dateModified":"2014-10-25T21:35:09.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"89289 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=89289","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/10/25/a-new-standard-for-california-olive-oil/","disqusTitle":"A New Standard for California Olive Oil","path":"/bayareabites/89289/a-new-standard-for-california-olive-oil","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89297\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 610px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_unlabeled_olive_oil.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_unlabeled_olive_oil.jpg\" alt=\"Sciabica unlabeled olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"610\" height=\"407\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89297\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sciabica unlabeled olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>by Brie Mazurek, \u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/article/new-standard-california-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\">CUESA\u003c/a> (10/17/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Able to grow in shallow soils and requiring little irrigation, the \u003ca href=\"http://grist.org/food/californias-next-oil-rush-is-tastier-than-you-might-expect/\" target=\"_blank\">hardy olive tree\u003c/a> may provide a well of hope for drought-stricken California. Compared to Europe, the state’s olive oil industry is green, but it’s rapidly growing, with thousands of acres of trees being planted each year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89294\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_sebastian.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Bariani of Bariani Olive Oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89294\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastian Bariani of Bariani Olive Oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Still, California olive producers face an uphill battle in the marketplace. About 97 percent of the olive oil consumed in the US comes from Europe, despite reports of low-quality and adulterated imported oils infiltrating grocery stores. An oft-cited \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/article/good-bad-and-evoo\" target=\"_blank\">UC Davis study\u003c/a> from 2010 found that 69 percent of imported olive oils labeled as extra-virgin (EVOO) failed to meet international and USDA standards, compared with only 10 percent of California olive oils.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California has taken matters into its own hands to elevate the reputation of domestic olive oil just in time for the fall harvest. Last month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=14-042\" target=\"_blank\">announced new standards\u003c/a> for the state’s olive oil producers, based on recommendations from the industry’s leaders.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If we can assure the customer that California is the real deal, maybe they’ll pick up a California olive oil instead of an imported one,” says fourth-generation producer Jonathan Sciabica of \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/seller/sciabica-sons\" target=\"_blank\">Sciabica & Sons\u003c/a>, the oldest olive oil company in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Stepping Up California’s Game\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89296\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_orchard.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/sciabica_orchard.jpg\" alt=\"Sciabica olive orchard. Photo: Barry Jan\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89296\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sciabica olive orchard. Photo: Barry Jan\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Worldwide, the European \u003ca href=\"http://www.internationaloliveoil.org/\" target=\"_blank\">International Olive Council\u003c/a> (IOC) has defined quality standards for olive oil production, but regulation has been loose. Several years ago, the USDA set forth voluntary certification for US producers, using the IOC’s model.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new California standards break ground by requiring purity testing for producers that handle upwards of 5,000 gallons, as well as defining grades of olive oil, setting requirements for labeling, packaging, and traceability, and prohibiting misleading terms like “light” and “pure,” which usually designate products that include refined oils.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a step in the right direction to create clearer standards and labeling among California producers,” says Maia Hirschbein, who oversees education programs at \u003ca href=\"http://www.californiaoliveranch.com/\" target=\"_blank\">California Olive Ranch\u003c/a>, one of the most vocal advocates for the new standards. She feels that the legislation made strides by requiring labeling for harvest dates and geographic origin to better communicate freshness and seasonality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California’s new standards have \u003ca href=\"http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/the-conversation/article2609569.html\" target=\"_blank\">ignited an international controversy\u003c/a>, with olive oil importers worrying about how their sales will be impacted. Hirschbein is hopeful that the new standards may push imported brands to follow suit, as competition from California increases. “The fact that we’re getting some attention from Sacramento and Washington is going to help consumers, and we’re going to start seeing more effort on behalf of foreign producers to clarify their labeling as well.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Lesser of Two EVOOs?\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>When Sebastian Bariani of \u003ca href=\"http://162.209.59.170:13545/seller/bariani-olive-oil\" target=\"_blank\">Bariani Olive Oil\u003c/a> emigrated from Italy and began producing olive oil in the outskirts of Sacramento in the early 1990s, he was disappointed by lack of standards and regulation in the US. He voluntarily began using the IOC as his guide, sending his olive oil to European labs for testing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89293\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_olive_oil.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/bariani_olive_oil.jpg\" alt=\"Bariana olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89293\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bariana olive oil. Photo courtesy of CUESA\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>He sees the new standards as an important move forward for California but is disappointed with certain aspects, particularly the 5,000-gallon cutoff. “It’s good that the new standards will make the California olive oil industry more popular and create more competition, but smaller producers are not going to be playing on the same level.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He is concerned that the new labeling requirements may contribute to consumer confusion, since international and small California producers, who don’t have to comply with the standards, can continue to use befuddling terminology like “extra light” and “super virgin,” while larger California producers cannot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition, according to Bariani, the chemical parameters outlined in the California standards are not as rigorous as the IOC’s, particularly with regard to fatty acids and sterols. “It may hurt our exports because other countries are going to know that the standards here are less strict,” he notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jonathan Sciabica sees the deviations from IOC as necessary to account for differences in soil, climate, and elevation, which produce a distinct fatty acid profile in California-grown olives. “In some ways, it feels as though we have been excluded from the IOC standards,” says Sciabica, noting that Australia also created its own standards based on its own geography. The Olive Oil Commission of California, the industry group that advised the CDFA in creating the standards, wanted to err on the side of inclusion for the state’s growers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As more California olive oils get tested, the state’s database can help inform future standards. “A good thing that should come out of all this testing is we’ll know what purity ranges California olive oils fit in, and over time the standard can be adapted and narrowed,” Sciabica points out.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Standards as a Starting Point\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>“We believe the time has come to designate a ‘California-grown’ olive oil, and these standards are an excellent way to do it,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated in a \u003ca href=\"http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/Press_Releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=14-042\" target=\"_blank\">press release\u003c/a>. However, the CDFA cannot use their funds toward marketing, which means California olive oil producers will need to boost their efforts to build trust among consumers. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While farmers market shoppers may be able to taste and appreciate the quality of locally grown EVOO, the key will be getting grocery store shoppers to understand the difference and reach for California olive oils instead of their cheaper—and potentially counterfeit, diluted, or rancid—counterparts made thousands of miles away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_89295\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 250px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/jonathan_sciabica.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/10/jonathan_sciabica.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Sciabica. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sciabica\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89295\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jonathan Sciabica. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sciabica\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Unfortunately the olive oil that’s on most American shelves is often flavorless,” says Sciabica. “Today there are dozens if not hundreds of California olive oil brands, and they’re all unique and delicious.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He likens the process of learning about olive oil to learning about wines. “If people understand what good wine is, that’s all they’ll buy. But until we get to that point with olive oil, standards aren’t really going to fix the issue of confusion in the marketplace.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hirschbein also sees education as critical to shifting American shoppers’ mindset toward locally grown and pressed olive oils. “As consumers start knowing what fresh tastes like and start to be more critical of labeling, my hope is they’re going to lean more toward local producers and producers they trust.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Look for Bariani Olive Oil and Sciabica & Sons on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/89289/a-new-standard-for-california-olive-oil","authors":["5484"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_12276","bayareabites_1874","bayareabites_95","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_2035"],"tags":["bayareabites_250","bayareabites_10196","bayareabites_8347"],"featImg":"bayareabites_89297","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_87981":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_87981","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"87981","score":null,"sort":[1411582879000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"scientists-step-up-food-fraud-efforts-following-horse-meat-scandal","title":"Scientists Step Up Food Fraud Efforts Following Horse Meat Scandal","publishDate":1411582879,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_87982\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-1_slide-e329841a3fc31e9e3b0219fe2d3345b42a193ff8-e1411582518567.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-1_slide-e329841a3fc31e9e3b0219fe2d3345b42a193ff8-e1411582518567.jpg\" alt=\"The French enjoy horse meat — here's a horse meat butcher in Paris. But even the French were angry that they had been paying beef prices for it last year. Photo: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87982\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The French enjoy horse meat — here's a horse meat butcher in Paris. But even the French were angry that they had been paying beef prices for it last year. Photo: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>by Maanvi Singh, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/09/24/350695899/food-fraud-science-aims-to-gallop-past-horse-meat-scandal\" target=\"_blank\">The Salt at NPR Food\u003c/a> (9/24/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, the great European horse meat scandal alerted consumers around the world to food fraud. Traces of horse meat were found in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/25/horse-meat-found-in-ikeas-meatballs/\">Ikea meatballs\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/01/wheres-the-beef-burger-king-finds-horsemeat-in-its-u-k-patties/\">Burger King\u003c/a> beef patties, in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/5f426c4c-774a-11e2-9ebc-00144feabdc0.html\">cottage pies\u003c/a> sold at schools in Lancashire, England, and in \u003ca href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-horsemeat-norway-idUSBRE91E0KH20130215\">frozen lasagna\u003c/a> sold all over Europe. Arrests were made in the U.K. and in France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The contamination didn't pose any real public health threat — horse has the same amount of protein as beef, and less fat. But in the U.K., where horses are viewed as pets rather than food, people weren't happy to learn they had been eating horse unawares. And as we \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/15/172124931/romanian-horsement-in-british-lasagna-reveals-complex-global-food-trade\">reported\u003c/a>, in France, where eating horse is more common, customers were angry that they had been paying beef prices for cheaper horse meat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Consumers felt cheated and lost trust. It was just a total loss of confidence in the supply chain,\" says \u003ca href=\"http://www.usp.org/usp-nf-scientific-staff\">Markus Lipp\u003c/a> of U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, a nonprofit that sets food and medicine safety standards. \"It raised questions: Were these racehorses? Were they treated with veterinary medicines that were bad for human consumption?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_87983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-2_slide-3b555bc1c8869670754f7766a807e4e83dc23231-e1411582568537.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-2_slide-3b555bc1c8869670754f7766a807e4e83dc23231-e1411582568537.jpg\" alt=\"A regulator tests food samples for horse meat in Braunschweig, Germany. Last year, beef products sold all over Europe were found to have traces of horse. Photo: Jochen Luebke/DPA/Landov\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87983\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A regulator tests food samples for horse meat in Braunschweig, Germany. Last year, beef products sold all over Europe were found to have traces of horse. Photo: Jochen Luebke/DPA/Landov\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a result of the scandal, European governments started rethinking their food regulation practices. And scientists started kicking into high gear, looking for ways to improve the technology to quickly test batches of meat for contaminants. Just this month, a \u003ca href=\"http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jf503468t\">paper\u003c/a> in the \u003cem>Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry\u003c/em> details a new method that uses mass spectrometry to quickly detect even tiny traces of pork and horse mixed into raw and cooked beef products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new technology looks promising, Lipp says. \"But there is no way [food regulators] can test 100 percent of the food. We can never test ourselves to safety.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adulterated meat is just the tip of the iceberg, says \u003ca href=\"http://foodfraud.msu.edu/about/staff/spink/\">John Spink\u003c/a>, who heads Michigan State University's Food Safety Program. Food fraud is a huge, expansive problem, Spink says. Adulterated products show up in the market all the time — affecting everything from \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/2011/12/12/143154180/losing-virginity-olive-oils-scandalous-industry\">olive oil\u003c/a> and milk to spices and additives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"With globalization, even one instance of fraud can be huge. They can make so much product, and it can so quickly move around the world,\" Spink says. \"And it's quite a challenge, because there's an unlimited number of adulterants that could be in the product.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Testing acts as a deterrent, Spink says, but it won't stop fraud. Spink's program focuses on fraud prevention. His team uses criminology and forensic tools, as well as food science, to study the global food market and predict where fraud may happen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even when scientists identify products that may be especially susceptible to fraud, it can be difficult to know which suspect ingredients are being mixed into our food, says Mitchell Weinberg, CEO of \u003ca href=\"http://www.inscatech.com/\">Inscatech\u003c/a>, a firm that advises food companies on food safety. \"It may not be horse meat next time. It may be dog meat, cat meat, rat meat — all of those have been used,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This month, the British government released a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/350726/elliot-review-final-report-july2014.pdf\">report\u003c/a> in response to the horse meat scandal. In the document, \u003ca href=\"http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/christopher-elliott(10515544-0d5c-487f-a747-fe0d7f5aa94c).html\">Chris Elliott\u003c/a>, a food safety researcher and professor of microbiology at Queen's University Belfast, calls for more regulation and testing and provides suggestions for what the government should do the next time there's a big crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if the U.K. implements all of Elliott's suggestions, the problem won't go away, Weinberg says. That's because most food fraud doesn't originate in Great Britain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The problem is in India, the problem is in China and in Italy,\" he says. There is high domestic consumption of food from these countries, he notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best way to manage the problem is for governments to work with each other and with food companies, Weinberg says. \"On the positive side, the food industry is actually collectively trying to address the issue.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's because a food fraud scandal can destroy a company's reputation, Spink says. \"Companies realize that a recall is very costly.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spink's lab offers both in-person and online training for food processors looking to amp up their defenses against fraud. \"And nowadays, these multinational companies are working with governments to define the scope of the problem,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of course, he notes, food fraud is as old as time. \"This is not something you just fix,\" he says. \"It has to be managed.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">NPR\u003c/a>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"The latest report in response to the horse meat scandal of 2013 reminds us that the potential for fraud in the food supply is high. But scientists are working to predict and prevent the next incident.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1411582879,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":20,"wordCount":819},"headData":{"title":"Scientists Step Up Food Fraud Efforts Following Horse Meat Scandal | KQED","description":"The latest report in response to the horse meat scandal of 2013 reminds us that the potential for fraud in the food supply is high. 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But even the French were angry that they had been paying beef prices for it last year. Photo: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87982\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The French enjoy horse meat — here's a horse meat butcher in Paris. But even the French were angry that they had been paying beef prices for it last year. Photo: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>by Maanvi Singh, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/09/24/350695899/food-fraud-science-aims-to-gallop-past-horse-meat-scandal\" target=\"_blank\">The Salt at NPR Food\u003c/a> (9/24/14)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, the great European horse meat scandal alerted consumers around the world to food fraud. Traces of horse meat were found in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/25/horse-meat-found-in-ikeas-meatballs/\">Ikea meatballs\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/01/wheres-the-beef-burger-king-finds-horsemeat-in-its-u-k-patties/\">Burger King\u003c/a> beef patties, in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/5f426c4c-774a-11e2-9ebc-00144feabdc0.html\">cottage pies\u003c/a> sold at schools in Lancashire, England, and in \u003ca href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-horsemeat-norway-idUSBRE91E0KH20130215\">frozen lasagna\u003c/a> sold all over Europe. Arrests were made in the U.K. and in France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The contamination didn't pose any real public health threat — horse has the same amount of protein as beef, and less fat. But in the U.K., where horses are viewed as pets rather than food, people weren't happy to learn they had been eating horse unawares. And as we \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/15/172124931/romanian-horsement-in-british-lasagna-reveals-complex-global-food-trade\">reported\u003c/a>, in France, where eating horse is more common, customers were angry that they had been paying beef prices for cheaper horse meat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Consumers felt cheated and lost trust. It was just a total loss of confidence in the supply chain,\" says \u003ca href=\"http://www.usp.org/usp-nf-scientific-staff\">Markus Lipp\u003c/a> of U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, a nonprofit that sets food and medicine safety standards. \"It raised questions: Were these racehorses? Were they treated with veterinary medicines that were bad for human consumption?\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_87983\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-2_slide-3b555bc1c8869670754f7766a807e4e83dc23231-e1411582568537.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/09/horse-meat-2_slide-3b555bc1c8869670754f7766a807e4e83dc23231-e1411582568537.jpg\" alt=\"A regulator tests food samples for horse meat in Braunschweig, Germany. Last year, beef products sold all over Europe were found to have traces of horse. Photo: Jochen Luebke/DPA/Landov\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-87983\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A regulator tests food samples for horse meat in Braunschweig, Germany. Last year, beef products sold all over Europe were found to have traces of horse. Photo: Jochen Luebke/DPA/Landov\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As a result of the scandal, European governments started rethinking their food regulation practices. And scientists started kicking into high gear, looking for ways to improve the technology to quickly test batches of meat for contaminants. Just this month, a \u003ca href=\"http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jf503468t\">paper\u003c/a> in the \u003cem>Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry\u003c/em> details a new method that uses mass spectrometry to quickly detect even tiny traces of pork and horse mixed into raw and cooked beef products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new technology looks promising, Lipp says. \"But there is no way [food regulators] can test 100 percent of the food. We can never test ourselves to safety.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Adulterated meat is just the tip of the iceberg, says \u003ca href=\"http://foodfraud.msu.edu/about/staff/spink/\">John Spink\u003c/a>, who heads Michigan State University's Food Safety Program. Food fraud is a huge, expansive problem, Spink says. Adulterated products show up in the market all the time — affecting everything from \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/2011/12/12/143154180/losing-virginity-olive-oils-scandalous-industry\">olive oil\u003c/a> and milk to spices and additives.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"With globalization, even one instance of fraud can be huge. They can make so much product, and it can so quickly move around the world,\" Spink says. \"And it's quite a challenge, because there's an unlimited number of adulterants that could be in the product.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Testing acts as a deterrent, Spink says, but it won't stop fraud. Spink's program focuses on fraud prevention. His team uses criminology and forensic tools, as well as food science, to study the global food market and predict where fraud may happen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even when scientists identify products that may be especially susceptible to fraud, it can be difficult to know which suspect ingredients are being mixed into our food, says Mitchell Weinberg, CEO of \u003ca href=\"http://www.inscatech.com/\">Inscatech\u003c/a>, a firm that advises food companies on food safety. \"It may not be horse meat next time. It may be dog meat, cat meat, rat meat — all of those have been used,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This month, the British government released a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/350726/elliot-review-final-report-july2014.pdf\">report\u003c/a> in response to the horse meat scandal. In the document, \u003ca href=\"http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/christopher-elliott(10515544-0d5c-487f-a747-fe0d7f5aa94c).html\">Chris Elliott\u003c/a>, a food safety researcher and professor of microbiology at Queen's University Belfast, calls for more regulation and testing and provides suggestions for what the government should do the next time there's a big crisis.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if the U.K. implements all of Elliott's suggestions, the problem won't go away, Weinberg says. That's because most food fraud doesn't originate in Great Britain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The problem is in India, the problem is in China and in Italy,\" he says. There is high domestic consumption of food from these countries, he notes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best way to manage the problem is for governments to work with each other and with food companies, Weinberg says. \"On the positive side, the food industry is actually collectively trying to address the issue.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That's because a food fraud scandal can destroy a company's reputation, Spink says. \"Companies realize that a recall is very costly.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Spink's lab offers both in-person and online training for food processors looking to amp up their defenses against fraud. \"And nowadays, these multinational companies are working with governments to define the scope of the problem,\" he says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of course, he notes, food fraud is as old as time. \"This is not something you just fix,\" he says. \"It has to be managed.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">NPR\u003c/a>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/87981/scientists-step-up-food-fraud-efforts-following-horse-meat-scandal","authors":["byline_bayareabites_87981"],"categories":["bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_1245","bayareabites_10916","bayareabites_2035","bayareabites_358"],"tags":["bayareabites_10012","bayareabites_11259","bayareabites_11291","bayareabites_13835","bayareabites_13836","bayareabites_8347"],"featImg":"bayareabites_87982","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_78423":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_78423","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"78423","score":null,"sort":[1392929223000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"a-taste-of-oakland-in-sochi","title":"A Taste of Oakland in Sochi","publishDate":1392929223,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 659px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Olympics-659x422.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Olympics-659x422.jpg\" alt=\"It's not just ice skaters taking the stage in Sochi. Photo by Atos via Creative Commons \" width=\"659\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78425\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's not just ice skaters taking the stage in Sochi. Photo by Atos via Creative Commons\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Jon Leckie, \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2014/02/a-taste-of-oakland-in-sochi/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Local\u003c/a> (2/20/2014)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oakland is no stranger to the Olympics. From track and field stars like gold medalists Jim Hines and Archie Williams, to boxer Andre Ward and figure skater James Grogan, the city has been well represented on the podium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this year in Sochi, Russia, Oakland’s presence at the Olympiad has more to do with what’s inside people’s stomachs than their athleticism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back in September, John Crisafulli, president of \u003ca href=\"http://www.btscenes.com/homepage.html\" target=\"_blank\">Behind the Scenes Catering and Events\u003c/a>, was well into his search for the finest ingredients to feed U.S. and Canadian media members — as well as some American athletes — when he called \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2013/11/oakland-olive-oilveronica-foods-oct-30/\" target=\"_blank\">Veronica Foods\u003c/a> on Oakland’s Embarcadero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli has been serving food around the clock at the Olympics since the 2000 summer games in Sydney, Australia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We originally started doing backstage concerts in San Diego and Los Angeles, but quickly grew into large sporting events including the America’s Cup,” he said. “In 1997, we started doing the X Games with ESPN and got into relationships with broadcasters.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Sydney, the catering company served food at ten different venues and has been picking up new clients at every Olympics since. According to Crisafulli, broadcast companies bring nearly 3,000 hungry employees to the games, everyone from anchors and reporters to engineers and graphics people. One commissary feeds as many as 1,800 people, never closes and includes a Starbucks, fruit bar and grill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli says he normally likes to source food locally at the games and at home, but in Russia things are a bit different.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sochi is a very small town. It’s equivalent to doing an Olympics in a small suburb of 100,000 people. There’s one grocery store, four or five gas stations. It’s not a big area, nothing in volume,” he said. “And the quality of food is not that same as what we’re used to. Locally-grown produce is covered in mud and dirt and there are weird-shaped carrots. It’s normal here. People peel and wash. But it’s not normal for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Crisafulli was able to secure European produce and U.S. beef from distributors in Moscow, he was forced to look closer to home for most of his product. This meant he had to create a local supply chain and cold storage delivery system from scratch, and for security purposes, had to know everything about the products’ origins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything we have here I can trace back to where it came from, how it’s packaged, and how it’s held,” he said. “Every item we use I can trace back to the growers. Suppliers have background check forms. We visit warehouses. Growing companies can verify how they clean and process the food. It’s a lot more complicated than most people think, and all for quality and safety.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was this stringent search for quality that led Crisafulli to Veronica Foods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78424\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 225px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. Photo: Courtesy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78424\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. Photo: Courtesy\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Veronica Foods specializes in what they call \u003ca href=\"http://upextravirginoliveoil.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ultra Premium Olive Oil\u003c/a>, a strict standard above extra virgin that tests for freshness by taste and chemical composition. For a while now, Behind the Scenes Catering has been sourcing its olive oil and balsamic vinegars through a San Diego store called \u003ca href=\"http://bakerandolive.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Baker and Olive\u003c/a> based on a recommendation from one its chefs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Baker and Olive happens to be supplied by Veronica Foods, and when Crisafulli’s need to serve thousands of people each day outgrew what Baker and Olive could handle, he contacted their supplier directly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“He’s is very serious about quality. By the time he got to us he knew exactly what he wanted, he really vetted the product,” Leah Bradley of Veronica Foods said. “It’s an honor to have been selected.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In all, Crisafulli ordered more than 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, everything from single variety oils to fused oils crushed with organic produce and infused vinegars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The oils are one of the biggest hits in the commissary,” Crisafulli said. “It’s our first time with infused vinegars and the people have raved about them. People are trying to eat healthier and organic, and since we have fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s a great compliment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the end, he sent 46 shipping containers to Sochi, 31 of which were refrigerated. It was a large task, but according to Crisafulli, well worth the effort.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The thing that was unique about these games is that, since we moved so much food product, we’ve been able to use a lot of smaller companies,” he said. “It’s more rewarding to work with the small entrepreneurial companies I work with every day, and to share the love a bit.”\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Oakland's Veronica Foods is supplying 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to thousands of Sochi athletes and journalists in a supply chain that stretches across the globe.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1392936163,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":21,"wordCount":871},"headData":{"title":"A Taste of Oakland in Sochi | KQED","description":"Oakland's Veronica Foods is supplying 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to thousands of Sochi athletes and journalists in a supply chain that stretches across the globe.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"A Taste of Oakland in Sochi","datePublished":"2014-02-20T20:47:03.000Z","dateModified":"2014-02-20T22:42:43.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"78423 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=78423","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/02/20/a-taste-of-oakland-in-sochi/","disqusTitle":"A Taste of Oakland in Sochi","path":"/bayareabites/78423/a-taste-of-oakland-in-sochi","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78425\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 659px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Olympics-659x422.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Olympics-659x422.jpg\" alt=\"It's not just ice skaters taking the stage in Sochi. Photo by Atos via Creative Commons \" width=\"659\" height=\"422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78425\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It's not just ice skaters taking the stage in Sochi. Photo by Atos via Creative Commons\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Post by Jon Leckie, \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2014/02/a-taste-of-oakland-in-sochi/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Local\u003c/a> (2/20/2014)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Oakland is no stranger to the Olympics. From track and field stars like gold medalists Jim Hines and Archie Williams, to boxer Andre Ward and figure skater James Grogan, the city has been well represented on the podium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this year in Sochi, Russia, Oakland’s presence at the Olympiad has more to do with what’s inside people’s stomachs than their athleticism.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Back in September, John Crisafulli, president of \u003ca href=\"http://www.btscenes.com/homepage.html\" target=\"_blank\">Behind the Scenes Catering and Events\u003c/a>, was well into his search for the finest ingredients to feed U.S. and Canadian media members — as well as some American athletes — when he called \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandlocal.com/2013/11/oakland-olive-oilveronica-foods-oct-30/\" target=\"_blank\">Veronica Foods\u003c/a> on Oakland’s Embarcadero.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli has been serving food around the clock at the Olympics since the 2000 summer games in Sydney, Australia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We originally started doing backstage concerts in San Diego and Los Angeles, but quickly grew into large sporting events including the America’s Cup,” he said. “In 1997, we started doing the X Games with ESPN and got into relationships with broadcasters.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Sydney, the catering company served food at ten different venues and has been picking up new clients at every Olympics since. According to Crisafulli, broadcast companies bring nearly 3,000 hungry employees to the games, everyone from anchors and reporters to engineers and graphics people. One commissary feeds as many as 1,800 people, never closes and includes a Starbucks, fruit bar and grill.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Crisafulli says he normally likes to source food locally at the games and at home, but in Russia things are a bit different.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Sochi is a very small town. It’s equivalent to doing an Olympics in a small suburb of 100,000 people. There’s one grocery store, four or five gas stations. It’s not a big area, nothing in volume,” he said. “And the quality of food is not that same as what we’re used to. Locally-grown produce is covered in mud and dirt and there are weird-shaped carrots. It’s normal here. People peel and wash. But it’s not normal for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Crisafulli was able to secure European produce and U.S. beef from distributors in Moscow, he was forced to look closer to home for most of his product. This meant he had to create a local supply chain and cold storage delivery system from scratch, and for security purposes, had to know everything about the products’ origins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everything we have here I can trace back to where it came from, how it’s packaged, and how it’s held,” he said. “Every item we use I can trace back to the growers. Suppliers have background check forms. We visit warehouses. Growing companies can verify how they clean and process the food. It’s a lot more complicated than most people think, and all for quality and safety.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It was this stringent search for quality that led Crisafulli to Veronica Foods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78424\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 225px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Oil-in-Olympics-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. Photo: Courtesy\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-78424\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oakland’s own Veronica Foods olive oil behind the scenes at the Sochi Olympics. 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By the time he got to us he knew exactly what he wanted, he really vetted the product,” Leah Bradley of Veronica Foods said. “It’s an honor to have been selected.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In all, Crisafulli ordered more than 30 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, everything from single variety oils to fused oils crushed with organic produce and infused vinegars.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The oils are one of the biggest hits in the commissary,” Crisafulli said. “It’s our first time with infused vinegars and the people have raved about them. People are trying to eat healthier and organic, and since we have fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s a great compliment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the end, he sent 46 shipping containers to Sochi, 31 of which were refrigerated. 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