Here's How To Know If Your Olive Oil Is 100% Pure — & Why That Matters

In fact, not all of the olive oil on the market is 100% pure. In a recent Instagram reel, Swan breaks down how to determine if your EVOO is real, and what to look for on the label when making purchases in the future.

Olive oil is generally more expensive than other options such as soybean oil or vegetable oil, so many of the options on the shelves in your grocery store may be cut with these cheaper oils to accommodate mass production.

On the whole, it's best to avoid oils such as canola, safflower, and vegetable due to their highly refined nature, making it especially frustrating when you're putting in the effort to purchase EVOO and still not getting what you paid for. 

While it's still important for the bottle to read "100% olive oil," you may not be able to take every brand at its word, so if you're dedicated to getting a pure olive oil, you should do some extra research before making your purchase. In her demonstration, Swan uses Brightland olive oil as a great option that is 100% pure.

EVOO is packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins while being significantly less processed, so you will benefit from doing the research into a quality oil that actually supports your health and isn't cut with gut-irritating, lower-quality oils. And if you need help finding one, we've rounded up 10 of the best olive oils.