How to check if the olive oil I purchased is not Adulterated?

The best way is to pay to do a chemical test in a food analysis laboratory of your choice. However, there are a couple of tricks that you can easily do in your home, to check if the olive oil into a recently opened bottle is not adulterated.

• Young extra virgin olive oil should have a fresh, fruity aroma and a slightly bitter, peppery taste. If it smells rancid or tastes flat with no aroma, it might not be genuine.
• Pour 2 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil into a clean glass jar. Seal the jar and place it in the refrigetaror for 24 hours. If the oil solidifies, it is likely pure extra virgin olive oil. If it remains liquid, it may be mixed with other oils.
• Coat a wick in the olive oil and place it in a glass container. Light the wick. Pure extra virgin olive oil should burn cleanly without producing smoke.