Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 700 mL – Pure & Versatile
Our Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings authentic Mediterranean flavor to your kitchen in a perfectly sized 700 mL bottle. We source high-quality olives and use traditional cold-press methods to preserve the natural fruit character, delivering a versatile oil that works beautifully for everything from sautéing vegetables to finishing pasta dishes.
This everyday essential offers the rich, fruity notes and smooth finish you expect from genuine extra virgin olive oil, without compromising your grocery budget. Whether you’re whisking vinaigrettes, roasting vegetables, or simply drizzling over fresh bread, our 700 mL format provides excellent value and stays fresh through regular use.
What makes our 700 mL bottle special
Quality & Production Standards
Our Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil meets strict quality standards that define true extra virgin grade. We work with trusted suppliers who cold-press olives within hours of harvest, preserving the delicate flavors and beneficial compounds that distinguish extra virgin from lower grades.
The 700 mL bottle format strikes the perfect balance between value and freshness, allowing families to enjoy premium olive oil without worrying about oxidation before the bottle is finished. Each batch undergoes testing to ensure it meets acidity levels below 0.8%, the international benchmark for extra virgin classification.
Cooking Applications & Flavor Profile
The 700 mL bottle delivers excellent versatility across cooking methods. Our extra virgin olive oil features a medium intensity profile – fruity and smooth with subtle peppery notes – that complements rather than overwhelms dishes.
For everyday sautéing and roasting at moderate temperatures, this oil performs beautifully while adding depth to vegetables, proteins, and grains. The smoke point of approximately 375°F makes it suitable for most home cooking techniques. We especially recommend it for Mediterranean-inspired dishes where olive oil plays a starring role.
Storage & Freshness Tips
To maintain the quality of your Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil, store the 700 mL bottle in a cool, dark location away from direct sunlight and heat sources. While olive oil doesn’t require refrigeration, exposure to light and warmth can accelerate oxidation and diminish flavor over time.
The secure cap creates an airtight seal that protects against oxygen exposure between uses. We recommend using the oil within 6-8 months of opening for optimal flavor, though it remains safe to consume for up to a year when properly stored.
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Common Questions About Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The 700 mL bottle size offers an ideal balance between value and freshness for most households. It’s large enough to provide excellent value per ounce, yet small enough that families using olive oil regularly will finish the bottle while it’s still at peak flavor.
This size typically lasts 4-8 weeks for active cooks, ensuring you enjoy the oil’s fruity character throughout its use. Larger bottles can be more economical but may oxidize before completion if you don’t cook with olive oil daily.
Our Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil works well for most home cooking applications including moderate-temperature sautéing, roasting, and baking. With a smoke point around 375°F, it handles typical stovetop and oven cooking without breaking down.
For very high-heat applications like deep frying or searing at maximum temperatures, you might prefer our <a href=”/great-value-pure-olive-oil-1l/”>Great Value Pure Olive Oil</a>, which has a higher smoke point. However, for everyday cooking, roasting vegetables, and pan-frying, the 700 mL extra virgin olive oil performs beautifully while adding more flavor than refined oils.
Fresh extra virgin olive oil should have a fruity aroma and a smooth, slightly peppery taste when sampled. If your Great Value olive oil develops a greasy mouthfeel, tastes flat or musty, or smells like crayons or play dough, these are signs of oxidation.
Store your 700 mL bottle away from heat and light, keep the cap tightly sealed, and use within 6-8 months of opening for best quality. The date code on the bottle helps you track freshness, and proper storage significantly extends the oil’s peak flavor window.
Absolutely! Our Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil excels in raw applications like vinaigrettes and dressings. The cold-press production preserves the fruity, slightly peppery notes that add depth to salads.
For a basic vinaigrette, whisk three parts of our 700 mL olive oil with one part acid (vinegar or citrus juice), add your seasonings, and you have a restaurant-quality dressing. The authentic extra virgin flavor shines through when the oil isn’t heated, making it perfect for finishing dishes or dipping bread.
Extra virgin olive oil like our Great Value 700 mL bottle is cold-pressed from olives without heat or chemical processing, maintaining natural flavors and beneficial compounds. It must meet strict acidity standards (below 0.8%) and pass sensory testing for defects.
Regular or “pure” olive oil is typically refined and blended, resulting in a more neutral flavor and higher smoke point but fewer of the characteristic fruity notes and polyphenols. Extra virgin offers more complexity for finishing dishes and dressings, while refined olive oils suit high-heat applications better.
Store your Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a cool, dark place like a pantry or closed cabinet, away from the stove and direct sunlight. The bottle doesn’t need refrigeration, but consistent cool temperatures (60-70°F) help preserve quality.
Always seal the cap tightly after each use to minimize oxygen exposure. Avoid transferring the oil to decorative bottles that may not seal properly or that are clear glass exposed to light. The original 700 mL container is designed to protect the oil’s freshness throughout normal use.
Yes, our Great Value Extra Virgin Olive Oil is naturally suitable for many dietary preferences. It’s kosher certified, vegan, gluten-free, and contains no artificial additives, colors, or preservatives.
The oil consists purely of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil with no added ingredients. It fits easily into Mediterranean, paleo, keto, and Whole30 eating patterns. As with any food product, if you have specific allergies or dietary restrictions, we recommend checking the label on your 700 mL bottle for the most current information.