Opus Notes

The World of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Explained

We are passionate about all things olive oil. Opus Notes is a resource for people to learn about olive oil quality, health benefits and taste.

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

Chose the best container for your valuable extra virgin olive oil.

What is the best type of container for olive oil?

• 6 minute read

Chose the best container for your valuable extra virgin olive oil.

high quality olive oil reduces heterocyclic amines

High quality olive oil preserves meat from carc...

When you char meat or fish while barbecuing, roasting or cooking it, certain compounds called heterocyclic amines (also called HCA) are released.  These constitute one of the main causes of stomach and colon...

High quality olive oil preserves meat from carc...

• 1 minute read

When you char meat or fish while barbecuing, roasting or cooking it, certain compounds called heterocyclic amines (also called HCA) are released.  These constitute one of the main causes of stomach and colon...

Heart Health & Cholesterol Balance: The Role of Healthy Fats

Heart Health & Cholesterol Balance: The Role of...

Learn how monounsaturated fats and phenolic compounds support heart health and cholesterol balance. Evidence-based insights for cardiovascular wellness.

Heart Health & Cholesterol Balance: The Role of...

• 5 minute read

Learn how monounsaturated fats and phenolic compounds support heart health and cholesterol balance. Evidence-based insights for cardiovascular wellness.

professional olive oil tasting glasses

How to Taste Olive Oil Like a Pro (and Store It...

Olive Oil Sommelier Tasting Guide

How to Taste Olive Oil Like a Pro (and Store It...

• 3 minute read

Olive Oil Sommelier Tasting Guide

The Simple Olive Oil Health Swap Guide 🫒

The Simple Olive Oil Health Swap Guide 🫒

A simple guide to an easy swap for health: swap bad fat for good extra virgin olive oil.

The Simple Olive Oil Health Swap Guide 🫒

• 3 minute read

A simple guide to an easy swap for health: swap bad fat for good extra virgin olive oil.

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

A Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil - How to Spot it and What to Look for.

A Short Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil

• 5 minute read

A Buying Guide for Really Good Olive Oil - How to Spot it and What to Look for.