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Olive Oil Fraud in Albania: How to distinguish the original from the industrial mix

17 Gusht 2018

Olive Oil Fraud in Albania: How to distinguish the original from the industrial

All of us, among us, know that when it comes to the olive oil marketed in stores or supermarkets, it is hard to find real oil and the less quality.

"Albanians buy olive oil but do not consume them at their tables." So begins a chronicle of Top Channel, where it is made known that laboratory analyzes in state institutions have shown that some of the oil labeled as olive oil is simply fraud.

In his place, no matter what we pay for, we are actually offered industrial blend.

Olive Oil Fraud in Albania: How to distinguish the original from the industrial

Without deepening the responsibility of the responsible authorities, at least learn how to differentiate the original from the industrial mix. In chronicle, the experiment was simple: 4 different types of oils were stored in the fridge.

If the oil is original it will freeze, otherwise you mix it.

After 60 minutes the oils were kept in refrigerated conditions, they were taken and the proper scrutiny took place. The strategy did not go wrong! Only the original oil could be lifted.