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Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Botticelli
50.70 foz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil arrives on the shelf with an old-world Italian flourish in its name, but the ingredient list—Italian tomatoes and salt—reads like a classic canned tomato product. You’d most likely find this 50.7 fl oz package in the canned goods aisle or the Italian specialty section of a supermarket, shelved near crushed tomatoes, passata, pasta sauces and other tomato-based pantry staples, with olive oils and vinegars nearby in the international aisle. It fits routine shopping trips for weeknight sauce-making, meal-prep Sundays when shoppers stock up on pantry bases, or game-day prep for easy dips and slow-simmered chili. The Botticelli name positions the product toward consumers seeking an artisanal, Mediterranean vibe—home cooks who value perceived authenticity and “Italian” provenance; marketing leans on tradition and pantry essentials rather than kid-focused or convenience branding. Label characteristics likely emphasize origin language such as “Italian” and rustic imagery, potentially implying a natural or hand-crafted quality; there’s no explicit organic or health certification provided. Processing-wise, this is a prepared tomato product—simple ingredients but thermally processed and canned for shelf stability. Sensory details: expect a bright, slightly acidic tomato flavor with a soft, pulpy texture and visible seeds or skin fragments in a thick, liquid matrix; aroma is warm, tomato-forward with a sea-salt hint. Packaging at this size is typically a large tin or jar designed for multiple uses; the ritual is practical and communal—scooped into a simmering pot, spooned onto pizza, or blended into soups, anchoring many everyday American kitchen rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Italian, Tomatoes,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole food ingredients (Italian tomatoes) with added salt and is thermally processed and canned, which places it in the processed foods category rather than unprocessed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Botticelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Absolutely! While 'healthy' can be subjective, this olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fats, which are known to support heart health. Just remember, it's all about balance; pairing it with fresh veggies or lean proteins can elevate your meals even more!

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