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Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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📊 NOVA 2🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Goya
8.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil (8.50 fl oz) sits on the supermarket shelf among other specialty oils and vinegars — think the oils & dressings aisle, near balsamic vinegars, infused oils, and Mediterranean pantry staples like canned tomatoes and olives. The small bottle and dripless pour spout make it visible on endcaps or in a curated ‘Mediterranean cooking’ section as much as in the mainstream cooking oils bay. This is a product shoppers grab on grocery runs for weeknight sautés, weekend brunch avocado toast, salad dressings, or when they want a finishing drizzle for roasted vegetables or bread dipping at a casual dinner. Brand positioning leans on heritage and practical quality: Goya evokes Latin and broadly Hispanic-American cooking traditions and appeals to shoppers seeking an affordable, recognizable brand with a Mediterranean ingredient. The label emphasizes “Extra Virgin,” “First Cold Press,” and a “Quality Seal” — health-halo cues suggesting purity and artisanal method, though there’s no organic or kid-focused branding. Label copy like “maximum acidity 0.4%” calls out technical quality. In plain terms, this oil is produced by mechanical extraction rather than chemical refining, so it’s a simple culinary ingredient rather than a multi-ingredient processed food. Sensory cues: a green-gold, fluid oil with a grassy, peppery finish in higher-quality batches; the plastic or glass bottle with a dripless pour spout supports a small ritual — steady pour, controlled drizzle, or measured tablespoon — used in dressing, finishing, or gentle cooking. Packaging instructions to protect from light & heat reinforce its delicate flavor profile and everyday-cook positioning in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 17
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a single-ingredient culinary oil obtained by mechanical extraction (first cold press) and used as a cooking ingredient, fitting NOVA group 2 (processed culinary ingredient) rather than ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Absolutely! Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil is packed with healthy fats, primarily monounsaturated fats, which can be beneficial for heart health. While it’s not a miracle food, incorporating it into a balanced diet can help you enjoy those Mediterranean vibes and may support overall wellness.

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