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100% California Reserve Collection Miller's Blend
This is the gold standard for domestic extra virgin olive oil, carrying the COOC seal which has stricter standards than international bodies. It is a single-origin oil that provides a clear harvest date and uses cold-extraction within hours of picking.
Quality & Materials
100% California-grown olives, primarily Arbequina, Arbosana, and Koroneiki. Cold-pressed and unrefined.
Evidence & Testing
Certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC), which requires a sensory evaluation and chemical analysis (Free Fatty Acids < 0.5%).
Brand Transparency
Every bottle features a 'Harvest Date' rather than just a 'Best By' date. They disclose the specific ranch origins for their Reserve line.
Value Assessment
Extremely high quality-to-price ratio; provides professional-grade purity at a price accessible for daily cooking.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike supermarket brands (like Bertolli or Pompeian), this is 100% California-grown, avoiding the 'Global Blends' that often hide rancidity or lower-quality oils from multiple countries. It beats Graza on transparency regarding harvest dates and chemical analysis availability.
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