--- title: Busting Myths about Olive Oil description: There are still many myths about olive oil floating around the internet. 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See if you can guess if the statements below are true or false.  **True or False** 1. [As much as 80% of the olive oil in today's market is fake.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/what-is-a-fake-olive-oil) *- False. Testing data supports conclusion that 98% of olive oil in today's market is authentic. * 2. [You can test the authenticity of extra virgin olive oil, by placing it in the fridge. If it solidifies, it's good quality. ](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/extra-virgin-olive-oil-fridge-test-myth) *- False. There is no home test. The fridge test is certainly not accurate in any way.* 3. [The greener the color, the higher the quality of the olive oil.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/what-color-olives-are-used-in-olive-oil) *- False. Color is not in any way an indication of the quality of the olive oil. The things that determine color are the types of olives used and the harvest cycle.* 4. [Light olive oil contains fewer calories than other olive oils.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/does-light-olive-oil-contain-less-calories) *- False. All olive oils contain the same number of calories. All oils contain the same calories per serving.* 5. [All oils contain the same number of calories per serving.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/does-light-olive-oil-contain-less-calories) *- True. All oils, like avocado, coconut, canola, sunflower, they all contain the same number of calories per serving.* 6. [When you heat extra virgin olive oil, it loses its health benefits. It should only be used raw.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/does-olive-oil-lose-its-health-benefits-when-heated) *- False. You can safely cook with extra virgin olive oil. You can heat up all forms of olive oil and they retain their many health benefits.* 7. [To maintain quality, olive oil should be stored in a cool dark place.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/olive-oil-storage-tips) *- True. Natural enemies of olive oil which can cause it to oxidize are HOLA:  Heat, Oxygen, Light and Age. * 8. [Like a fine wine, olive oil, only gets better with time.](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/if-you-dont-open-the-bottle-will-olive-oil-stay-fresh) *- False. Olive oil if handled properly will last about 2 years from bottling.  Once you open a bottle of olive oil, you should try to use it within two or three months. *   Watch the full quiz below as created by vlogger [Aneela Maharaj](https://www.aneelamaharaj.com/) from [Eating to Live](https://youtu.be/H1oGZBvWrF8) channel.   ### Popular Posts [![www.aboutoliveoil.orghubfsfrenchfries](https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.aboutoliveoil.orghubfsfrenchfries.jpg?width=1000&height=563&name=www.aboutoliveoil.orghubfsfrenchfries.jpg) ### Is It Safe to Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil? 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