Seagate
Seagate 100% Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml
★★★★★
Cold-pressed from hand-picked estate olives with no additives or heat treatment, this is the olive oil that makes simple dishes taste like something intentional.
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Overview
Experience the Purest Taste of the Mediterranean
Indulge in Seagate's 100% Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil, crafted from hand-picked olives grown in Seagate's own groves. The first cold pressing of ripe olives ensures superior quality and integrity, free from heat or chemicals, delivering a light color and a pleasant, non-acidic taste.
- Brand: Seagate
- Volume: 500ml (17 ounces)
- Bottle Type: New Plastic Bottle
- Purity: 100% Pure Extra Virgin
- Process: First Cold Pressing
- Additives: No Fillers or Excipients
- Processing: Not Subjected to Heat or Chemicals
- Oleic Acid: 11 grams per 14 gram serving
- Origin: Derived from Seagate's own organic hand-picked olives
Key Features
New Plastic Bottle which is FBA complaint
A high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil - (17 ounces) - Fine Dining Restaurant Quality and Taste
100% pure, containing no fillers or excipients and has not been subjected to any heat or chemicals
Contains very high levels of Oleic Acid (11 grams per 14 gram serving), a monounsaturated fatty acid
Derived from Seagate's own organic hand-picked olives and has an incredible taste
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- First cold pressing with no heat or chemical processing preserves the oil's natural phenolic compounds and flavor volatiles that refined oils sacrifice for yield
- 11 grams of oleic acid per 14-gram serving represents exceptional monounsaturated fat concentration, delivering both oxidative stability and nutritional density
- Estate-sourced, hand-picked olives provide traceability and quality control that commodity blended oils cannot match
- No fillers, excipients, or adulterants — the ingredient list is a single item: extra virgin olive oil
- 500ml volume in a lightweight plastic bottle is practical for active kitchen use without the breakage risk of glass
👎 Cons
- Plastic bottle construction provides less protection against light degradation than dark glass bottles used by premium olive oil producers
- No formal organic certification language is confirmed in product materials, which may matter for certified-organic dietary requirements
- At 500ml, the bottle is smaller than bulk cooking-oil purchases, making cost-per-liter higher than commodity alternatives for high-volume kitchen use
- The mild, non-acidic flavor profile — while pleasant — lacks the assertive peppery bite that culinary enthusiasts who prefer robust early-harvest oils will want
- Light olive color may indicate riper harvest timing, which can mean shorter flavor shelf life compared to more astringent, high-polyphenol green-harvest oils
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flavor profile of this oil taste like — fruity and mild, or grassy and peppery?
Seagate describes the taste as pleasant and non-acidic with a light color — indicating a ripe-harvest, mild-fruity profile rather than a sharp, early-harvest grassiness. Expect a clean, smooth finish that works well in both cooking applications and cold use without dominating delicate flavors.
Is this oil truly unrefined — no heat, no chemical extraction?
Yes. The product description explicitly states it has not been subjected to any heat or chemicals and is produced via first cold pressing of ripe olives. Cold pressing preserves the oil's phenolic compounds and natural flavor volatiles, which are degraded by heat or solvent extraction methods used in lower-grade olive oils.
How high in oleic acid is this oil, and why does that matter?
Each 14-gram serving contains 11 grams of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. That's a very high oleic acid concentration — roughly 79% by serving weight. High oleic acid content correlates with oxidative stability, meaning the oil resists rancidity longer and has a higher smoke point than lower-oleic alternatives.
How should I store this oil after opening, and how long will it keep?
Store the bottle in a cool, dark location away from heat sources and direct light. The plastic bottle is less protective against light degradation than dark glass, so pantry or cabinet storage is recommended. Once opened, use within 2–3 months for best flavor. Unopened, follow the best-by date on the bottle.
Is this oil certified organic, and does it contain any allergens?
Seagate states the olives are from their own organic hand-picked groves, and the product contains no fillers or excipients. Olive oil is not a common allergen. However, formal organic certification language is not confirmed in available product materials — contact Seagate directly if certification documentation is required for dietary or labeling purposes.
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