Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a 100% pure, first-pressing extra virgin olive oil, offered in 500 mL, a 750 mL squeeze bottle, 1 L and a 3 L tin so there is a size for everyday cooking, finishing, dressings and the busiest kitchens.
Highlights
- 100% pure extra virgin olive oil — nothing added
- Full extra virgin flavour for cooking and finishing
- Sizes: 500 mL, 750 mL squeeze, 1 L, 3 L
- First-pressing extra virgin grade
What is Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
A 100% pure, first-pressing extra virgin olive oil available in four sizes: a 500 mL bottle, a 750 mL squeeze bottle for controlled pouring, a 1 L household bottle and a 3 L tin. It keeps a full, fruity olive flavour, making it equally suited to cooking and to finishing dishes, dressings and dipping.
Why Choose Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
- Full extra virgin grade with a fruity, first-pressing flavour
- A size for every kitchen, from the 500 mL counter bottle to the 3 L tin
- Works for both cooking and raw finishing
- Every format is packaged to keep the oil's flavour fresh
How Do You Use Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
Common Uses
- Everyday sautéing and cooking
- Finishing pasta, soups and grilled dishes
- Salad dressings and vinaigrettes
- Dipping with bread
Best Pairings
- Fresh salads and tomatoes
- Grilled fish and chicken
- Pasta and bruschetta
- Bread and balsamic for dipping
Nutritional Information
Per 2 tsp (10 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | |
| Fat | 9 g | 12 % |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g |
Not a significant source of other nutrients.
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gallo Extra Virgin 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. What sizes does Extra Virgin Olive Oil come in?
Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil is available in the following: 500 mL, 750 mL squeeze, 1 L, 3 L.
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3. 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.
Recipes Using Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Basil and Tomato Pasta
Unico crushed tomatoes and passata simmer with garlic, rosemary and sun-dried tomato paste into a quick, fragrant sau…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Crushed Tomatoes · Unico Passata — Cucina Fresca
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Linguine al Pesto
Genoa-style: a fresh basil pesto tossed with linguine, tender potatoes and green beans for a classic Ligurian one-bow…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Linguine
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Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes & Garlic
A simple, fresh tomato-and-garlic sauce, milled smooth and tossed with linguine — clean Italian flavour in half an hour.
Key Ingredients: Unico Linguine · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes
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Tomato and Bread Soup
A rustic Tuscan pappa al pomodoro: crisped bread simmered with sage, garlic and plum tomatoes into a thick, comfortin…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Plum Tomatoes
Cooking Guides & Tips
- The Unico Story: Italian Flavour at Canadian Tables The story of Unico — from a 1917 Toronto beginning to a leading Canadian Mediterranean-food brand — and what “Mediterranean Foods Since 1917” really means.
- The Mediterranean Plate: Olive Oil, Vegetables and Pasta The everyday Mediterranean formula — olive oil, seasonal vegetables and pasta — for lighter, vegetable-forward meals.
- Quick One-Pan Meals with Tomatoes and Olive Oil One pan, canned tomatoes, olive oil and whatever vegetable or protein you have on hand — dinner with almost no cleanup.
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Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Everyday Cooking
Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a 100% pure, first-pressing extra virgin olive oil offered in 500 mL, a 750 mL squeeze bottle, 1 L and a 3 L tin. Its fruity flavour makes it as good for cooking as it is for finishing dishes, dressing salads and dipping bread. The 500 mL and 1 L glass bottles suit the counter and everyday family cooking, while the squeeze bottle pours a controlled stream for dressings and finishing and the 3 L tin keeps busy kitchens stocked.