Description
- LIGHT TASTE OLIVE OIL: Expertly crafted by The Olive Oil People, this light tasting, subtle olive oil is made from olives grown and nurtured by our family of farmers.
- LIGHT, SUBTLE TASTE: Pompeian Olive Oils are ideal for any meal that starts with a sauté and ends with a drizzle. With its light, subtle taste, Pompeian Light Taste Olive Oil is perfect for frying and baking!
- 100% FARMER CRAFTED: Quality from The Olive Oil People since 1906.
- A GREAT SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTTER: Pompeian Light Taste Olive Oil is a healthy, simple swap for butter, margarine and vegetable oil, that won’t compromise the taste of your favorite dishes and foods.
- COMMITTED TO QUALITY: Pompeian Light Taste Olive Oil is Naturally Gluten Free and Non-Allergenic, Kosher, Non-GMO Verified by the Non-GMO Project and Certified for Authenticity by the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA).
Hidalgo –
I have a lot of severe food allergies and intolerances due to GI issues. I also have problems with various oils and especially some olive oils or worse, corn or canola oil. We needed something we can bake or even fry with since I cannot consume regular oils. This one is perfect. The light taste is Pompeian is perfect. We mistakenly purchased mild taste about a week ago, and I immediately knew the difference. My food tasted…wrong, although the mild taste is good for certain foods but not right for baking and frying because I could taste a mild hint of it. So if you n eed a neutral tasting oil to fry with or use as a butter replacement, Light Taste is perfect although, there is a small hint of light taste that works in balance with the taste of the food. I actually used this olive oil as a replacement for butter in a Pineapple Upside down cake, and was able to caramelize the icing with brown sugar just using this olive oil. No one knew the difference and l oved the cake. The oil is not saturated so it stays liquid in room temperature, meaning it is not bad for you like oils that turn solid in room temperature. Oils that turn solid will also do so in your arteries. I don’t have to worry about that for this. As far as other flavors, the Robust flavor Pompeian Olive Oil is very strong. My husband purchased Pompeian robust by mistake once and I said, SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT!!! But a person making a salad or using it for other purposes would love it. My daughter has been buying the robust flavor ever since, she’s a vegetarian. So I would say, overall we are dedicated Pomepian olive oil customers, and I hope they continue to do what they are doing with the same flavors and never ever change it! I do have one other olive oil brand that I use for a specific purpose, but for cooking and baking, I will only use this “Light Taste” Pompeian.
JC –
I’ve been using Pompeian Light Taste Olive Oil for all my cooking, and it’s become a kitchen essential. Its mild flavor makes it incredibly versatile, whether I’m sautéing, grilling, or drizzling over salads. Plus, it’s a healthier option for everyday meals, with all the benefits of olive oil without an overpowering taste. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quality olive oil at a great price!
Hidalgo –
It’s olive oil! Great value compared to my local store.
JC –
For me, this is perfect. I use it to lightly coat cooking racks. Does not impart a flavor. I believe this would be suitable for salads, bread dipping, etc. Additionally, very nice pour spout and bottle shape. Allows controlled dispensing and doesn’t weep down the sides of the bottle like other brands.
Robert Webb –
After I purchased the robust extra virgin olive oil from this brand, and my family and I loved it, we decided to try this light taste olive oil for cooking and baking. I am glad to report that this is a great oil to use for cooking and baking, but they need to make it available is 2 Liter and 3 Liter bottles, like the excellent robust extra virgin olive oil bottles. I had to purchase 3 small bottles of this, instead of 1 or 2 large or medium sized bottles.
Rainbow –
I bought this to fry with and it works and tastes great!
Katie Litchfield –
What a nice olive oil. I found this olive oil to have a nice, light flavor, its not overpowering and is, I think, a very nice quality oil. I’ve used it thus far in salad dressings, as a cooking oil, as a garnish, and for making chili oil. Its very versatile.
Kim Wallace –
When we first tasted this olive oil, we noticed its pleasing, light taste. Lighter taste does not mean fewer calories, as this olive oil, per 1 tablespoon serving, contains 120 calories, which is comparable to other cooking oils. This particular olive oil is good for cooking/frying and baking and can be substituted for butter/margarine.
We find the lighter taste more pleasant than regular or virgin olive oil, which tends to be stronger. However, this brand is somewhat pricey, so you may want to shop around to see if lower-cost alternatives are available.