Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil is a refined olive oil with a mild, neutral flavour and a high smoke point, made for everyday high-heat cooking and baking where a strong olive taste isn't wanted — in a 1 L bottle.
Highlights
- Refined olive oil with a mild, "extra light" tasting profile
- Neutral flavour that won't overpower delicate dishes or baked goods
- Higher smoke point suited to frying, sautéing and baking
- Kosher certified; 1 L bottle
What is Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil?
A refined olive oil processed for a light colour and a mild, almost neutral taste, with little of the fruity character of extra virgin olive oil. Its neutral flavour and higher smoke point make it a general-purpose cooking oil for frying, sautéing and baking, rather than a finishing or dressing oil. "Extra light" refers to the taste, not to fat or calories — it has the same 9 g of fat and 80 calories per 10 mL as other olive oils.
Why Choose Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil?
- Mild, neutral taste for cooking where extra virgin would be too strong
- Higher smoke point than extra virgin, better suited to frying and baking
- Olive-oil nutrition (no cholesterol or sodium, as labelled) in a neutral oil
- Kosher certified, in a practical 1 L bottle
How Do You Use Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil?
Common Uses
- Pan-frying and shallow-frying
- Sautéing vegetables and proteins at higher heat
- Baking cakes and muffins where olive flavour isn't wanted
- Greasing pans and general everyday cooking
Best Pairings
- Delicate fish and white meats
- Baked goods and batters
- Mild vegetables that a strong oil would overpower
- Recipes calling for a neutral oil with olive-oil nutrition
Nutritional Information
Per 2 tsp (10 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | |
| Fat | 9 g | 14 % |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 6 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein | 0 g |
Not a significant source of other nutrients.
Ingredients
Olive oil.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
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1. How do I use different types of olive oil?
Use extra virgin grades for finishing, dressings and dipping where the olive flavour should come through, and pure or light-tasting grades for everyday cooking, sautéing and higher-heat frying. Check the product page to see which type you have.
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2. How should I store olive oil?
Keep olive oil in a cool, dark cupboard away from heat and direct light, and reseal the cap after each use. For best flavour, use it within a few months of opening. Refrigeration is not required and can cause the oil to cloud temporarily.
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3. What sizes does Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil come in?
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil is available in the following: 1 L.
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4. Is Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil kosher?
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
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Stuffed Artichokes
Whole artichokes packed between the leaves with a parmesan, anchovy and breadcrumb stuffing, baked with olive oil and…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
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Stuffed Squid
Whole squid filled with an anchovy, rosemary and sun-dried tomato stuffing, browned and braised in wine and fish stoc…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico Sun-Dried Tomatoes — Julienne · Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
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Polpette di Riso
Italian rice croquettes: arborio rice mixed with a pork, pepper and tomato ragu and two cheeses, breaded and deep-fri…
Key Ingredients: Unico Arborio Rice · Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes
Cooking Guides & Tips
- How to Store Olive Oil So It Stays Fresh How to keep olive oil fresh — the four enemies (light, heat, air and time) and the simple storage habits that beat them.
- Extra Virgin vs Pure vs Light Olive Oil: What's the Difference? What the labels on a bottle of olive oil actually mean — extra virgin, pure (or “olive oil”), and extra light — and when to use each.
- Cooking with Olive Oil: Smoke Points, Finishing vs Frying What an oil's smoke point means, whether you can cook with extra virgin, and how to match olive oil grade to heat.
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil for Everyday Cooking
Gallo Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil is a refined olive oil chosen for its mild, neutral flavour and higher smoke point. Unlike extra virgin olive oil, which is kept for dressings and finishing, this oil is designed for everyday cooking — frying, sautéing and baking — where a pronounced olive taste would be unwelcome. "Extra light" describes the taste and colour, not the fat or calorie content: like other olive oils it provides 9 g of fat and 80 calories per 10 mL serving and is not a significant source of cholesterol or sodium. Sold in a 1 L bottle, it is the neutral, high-heat member of the Gallo olive oil range, complementing the fuller-flavoured extra virgin and pure olive oils.