Natural olive oil infusion process with herbs and essential oils

Our Infusion & Flavoring Process

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles

This is one of our most frequently asked questions: How do you flavor your olive oils and balsamic vinegars? Many people assume we soak herbs in the oil and then strain them out, but that's not how it works. Here's the truth about our infusion and flavoring process.

How We Flavor Our Olive Oils

Natural Extracts & Essential Oils

  • We use extracts and essential oils made from plant-based products
  • These are natural flavors added to the oils and stirred in
  • Provides consistent, strong flavor without soaking herbs
  • All flavorings are natural, vegan, and allergen-free

Chili Olive Oils (Exception)

  • Actual chili peppers are soaked in the oil
  • Infusion time: 3-8 weeks
  • Creates authentic heat and flavor

Allergen-Free Benefits

Because we use natural extracts rather than the actual ingredients, our flavored oils are safe for people with food allergies:

  • Oregano Olive Oil: Safe for those allergic to oregano
  • Garlic Olive Oil: Perfect for people who get stomach pain from garlic but still want the flavor
  • All Flavored Oils: Vegan and allergen-free

Dairy-Free Butter & Parmesan Oils

Is there dairy in the butter olive oil? No!

Here's the science:

  • A molecule called Diacetyl gives butter its characteristic flavor
  • Diacetyl can be obtained naturally from plant sources
  • We use sweet potato as our natural source of Diacetyl
  • Result: Authentic butter flavor without any dairy
  • All Parmesan oils are also dairy-free using the same principle

How We Flavor Balsamic Vinegars

Our balsamic vinegars are flavored similarly to our olive oils:

  • We use an alcohol base (like vanilla extract)
  • Natural flavorings are added and blended
  • Exception: Chili & Spicy Mango balsamics contain actual chili powder

Why This Method?

  • Consistent flavor: Every bottle tastes the same
  • Stronger taste: More concentrated than soaking herbs
  • Allergen-safe: Safe for people with food sensitivities
  • Longer shelf life: No plant material to spoil
  • All-natural: Plant-based, vegan ingredients

We hope this brings clarity to our flavoring process and helps you feel confident using our products, even if you have food allergies or sensitivities!

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