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Evaluating Olive Oils: Which Brands to Choose?
When selecting olive oil, it is recommended to prioritize organic, single-source, cold-pressed options packaged in opaque glass bottles. These criteria help reduce the likelihood of phthalate exposure. The independent analysis provided stark comparisons among various brands. For instance:
Bragg's Olive Oil: Approximately 650 parts per billion (ppb) of phthalates.
Cobrama Olive Oil: A staggering 6,000 ppb of phthalates, ten times higher than Bragg's.
Most concerning is that even premium-looking oils can harbor dangerously high levels of these chemicals, showcasing inconsistencies across products in the market.