What is olive oil?

Olive oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the olivetree, whose most widespread use is the culinary. It is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, for religious, industrial and other purposes of various kinds.

What types of olive oil are there?

Extra virgin olive oil: This type of oil is not chemically refined and is cold pressed, in such a way that it retains its nutritional and organoleptic properties. The acidity of this oil is below 0.8%.

Virgin olive oil: is the oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree using only physical / mechanical processes. The acidity is usually between 0.8% – 1.5%..

Common olive oil: Once the lampante oil is refined, using a chemical process, and virgin or extra virgin oil is added (in order to be marketed), common olive oil is obtained. This one acquires an acidity of 1,51% – 3%. Due to the refining process, the oil has suffered an important loss in aroma, flavor, color and nutritional properties. 

Lampante: due to its level of acidity, higher than 3.3%, this type of oil is not suitable for consumption. The use that was given to this type of oil was for lighting.

What is the acidity of olive oil?

The acidity of olive oil is a chemical parameter that ensures that all stages of the oil production process, from harvest to packaging, have been carried out in compliance with the marked quality standards. 

The term “acidity” usually makes us associate it with pH(higher or lower acidity)  as in the case of vinegars and may lead us to think that the higher the acidity of the oil, the more intense it will be. Acidity, when we talk about oil, refers to the amount of free fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, etc.) are present in the oil.

Acidityis obtained through an analytical process developed in a laboratory and is the quality parameter that allows to determine how it can be marketed (virgin, extra virgin or lampante, the latter mentioned above is not suitable for consumption).

The product Oh! By the Green Gold Olive Oil Company has the olive fruit as its only ingredient of the Picual variety, this ingredient represents the 100% of the product; it does not incorporate any additives and has cold pressing and oil extraction only by mechanical processes.

And regarding polyphenols?

Polyphenols are chemical compounds, present mainly in foods of plant origin, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

We find them both in the fruit and in the leaves of the olive tree. 

If a correct manufacturing process is carried out, the polyphenols will also be present in the oil.

The amount of polyphenols is a determining factor in the perception of the taste of the oil.

Earlier harvest extra virgin olive oils contain a greater number of polyphenols.

Polyphenols are only found in virgin and extra virgin olive oils, the latter being the one with the highest phenolic content. 

What is the best type of oil for consumption?

Extra virgin olive oil is the best oil for consumption due to its nutritional benefits and organoleptic properties: its sensory characteristics reproduce the smells and tastes of the fruit of origin, the OliveTree. 

Extra virgin olive oil preserves all its nutritional values: since it is not refined and its acidity is kept below 0.8%.

What assures me that I am acquiring a good extra virgin olive oil?

Although it is not the most important factor, the first indicator is acidity: when purchasing olive oil, it must be taken into account that the lower the acidity, the higher the purity and the greater the health benefits.

In addition to the acidity, it is very important to know in what conditions the product has been stored throughout the process: manufacturing / distribution / final market. To access this information, the labeling of the product must show how it was produced and bottled. If the label shows information regarding the combination of olive oil with other types of oil, this will be indicative that the product is not pure. 

Quality certifications provided by third parties, ISO Compliance regulations, DOP Standard certifications and other food safety regulations accomplished may help you to understand what are you buying.

At The Green Gold Olive Oil Company, just as we take care of every part of the process of making extra virgin olive oil from the olive grove to you, we want to be with you throughout the online process to provide maximum transparency, satisfaction and quality assurance. 
Next, we answer the most common questions, but we are at your disposal for any question you want to ask us (hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com)

If the product received does not meet my expectations, could I return it?

The products may be returned within a period not exceeding 7 days, counted from the reception of the product. Returns must be sent along with the copy of the delivery note accompanying the expedition. For any possible incident or complaint, we recommend you contact us by email at hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com. The refund of the amount will be made by the same payment you did and for the amount paid for you.

Is it safe to buy from The Green Gold Olive Oil Company online store? 

The purchase on the Internet is done with maximum security on any device (computer, phone or tablet, computer or tablet).
At The Green Gold Olive Oil Company we ensure the protection of user data.
The web has different payment options, credit cards, debit cards or Google pay, this service is delegated to Stripe, so the payment gateway, its security are offered by the payment provider.

– What are the shipping costs?

Our products are located in Miami, Florida. Once purchased, they must be delivered to the address you specify by a specialized transport company. This company will charge us a cost that we will explain to you in case this service is not included in the price.

– How long do I have to cancel the purchase?

Once the purchase is confirmed and the payment method is finalized, the order is firm for us and we will proceed to its packing and shipment. The process is fast and usually takes no more than 24 hours from confirmation.
If you are not sure about the purchase, we recommend you to write to us at hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com as soon as possible to verify if the order has not left our warehouse.
If the order has not been processed, we will inform you and proceed to cancel the payment you have made.

– What will happen if I am not present on the scheduled delivery date of the order?

How should I proceed?

If you are not present, the transport company will contact you at the telephone number you have given us to offer you another delivery alternative. If they cannot reach you or you will not be able to pick it up, we recommend that you call us or write to hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com to offer alternative solutions.

– How long does it take from the time I place my order until I receive it at my home?

From the time you place your order until you receive it at the address you have indicated, it can take up to 7 days if the address is in the United States.
You can always track your order with the tracking number provided by the logistics operator and we will send it to you by email.
If after the mentioned periods you still have not received your order, please contact the email hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com to solve this problem and compensate you for it.

– What are the customer service hours and how can I contact The Green Gold Olive Oil Company?

You can contact us whenever you need to through our email hello@ggoliveoilcompany.com, if you need to talk to us, you can reach us at +1 201 515 6012 between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Monday to Friday GMT-4 (Miami). If you are calling from a state other than Florida, please check the time zone you are in.