Is Olive oil easily available in India?

shere · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:04

How easy is it to buy good olive oil in northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh areas).

Are there any good brands to look out for and what type of prices can you expect to pay for say 250ml of Olive oil?

Thanks in advance.

Paleface · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:09

Italian imported Ooil is available in Uttarkashi? Can't remember the name, famous one, green tin - you know the one, Rs 8/900 about for a big tin?

machadinha · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:11

You mean Bertolli's, Paleface? (I find out now, just in typing this, that they are of course owned by Unilever btw. Grumph, there goes another favorite brand

)*

(I think there's another famous one in a green tin though -- obvious color to use anyway, isn't it --, can't put my finger on it right now either.)

* Hm, I find now they sold on the olive oil, but not a lot of Bertolli's other products, again. Hey, I'm not so picky with it -- but Unilever isn't exactly cool, no. (And I find now they've had some controversial dealings in India in particular, too.) I guess a conscientious consumer might want to be aware of this.

Paleface · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:22

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Originally Posted by machadinha

You mean Bertolli's, Paleface? (I find out now they are of course owned by Unilever btw. Grumph, there goes another favorite brand

)*

(I think there's another famous one in a green tin though, can't put my finger on it either.)

* Hm, I find now they sold on the olive oil, but not a lot of Bertolli's other products, again. Hey, I'm not so picky with it -- but Unilever isn't exactly cool, no. I guess a conscientious consumer might want to be aware of this.

I really must get some as well. Western style bread we make in an Aussie bread machine, which is excellent with local wheat flour, decent cheddar, rather than that Amul rubbish, from Dehradun occasionally - what's missing is that bowl of Bertolli's. Aah if only there was a Camisa's of Soho incarnation hereabouts...

machadinha · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:27

'Tis a fine (range of) oil(s) yes (as well as some other stuff they produce -- vinegar among them), that's for sure.

Nick-H · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:27

Suggest that you PM member AusE about this

Paleface · Aug 19th, 2009, 02:32

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Suggest that you PM member AusE about this

Saw that - spoilt for choice i'd say...

abracax · Aug 19th, 2009, 08:31

If it is, why do my friends always insist I lug a couple of gallons with me every time I go?

AusE · Aug 19th, 2009, 11:49

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Suggest that you PM member AusE about this

shere · Aug 19th, 2009, 12:39

Thanks guys.

Is AusE the expert in Olive oil? Where can I pick some up from in Delhi?

abracax,

Its probably cheaper to buy overseas. I know in England I can get big catering cans (5 litres) of decent quality Olive oil for £15.

Paleface · Aug 19th, 2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by shere

I know in England I can get big catering cans (5 litres) of decent quality Olive oil for £15.

Oh! Do bring me one...

snonymous · Aug 19th, 2009, 12:50

Several brands of olive oil are available in supermarkets like Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh and others. These chains have branches all over India.

Machadinha mentioned vinegar. We recently discovered an unknown but old [since 1885] brand E F Kolah & Sons vinegar from Navsari, Gujarat, available in Parsi shops in Mumbai [probably elsewhere too]. This vinegar can give any 'di Modena' vinegar a good run for its money. It is available in sachets at a ridiculously cheap price of I forget, but definitely less than Rs50.

AusE · Aug 19th, 2009, 12:56

No no, I'm NO expert

Haylo · Aug 19th, 2009, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by shere

Is AusE the expert in Olive oil? Where can I pick some up from in Delhi?

You won't have any trouble finding olive oil in Delhi.

It's the latest big exciting new thing, or that's what the marketing people want everyone to think. There are ads EVERYWHERE for the stuff!

DrHeckleAndMrSnide · Aug 19th, 2009, 13:31

By the famous green tin, I figure you meant Figaro?

Aug 19th, 2009, 02:04	#1
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,200	Is Olive oil easily available in India? How easy is it to buy good olive oil in northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh areas). Are there any good brands to look out for and what type of prices can you expect to pay for say 250ml of Olive oil? Thanks in advance.

Aug 19th, 2009, 02:09	#2
Paleface Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Garhwal Himalaya Posts: 1,789	Italian imported Ooil is available in Uttarkashi? Can't remember the name, famous one, green tin - you know the one, Rs 8/900 about for a big tin? __________________ Only a mediocre person is always at his best. Somerset Maugham.

Aug 19th, 2009, 02:11	#3
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,393	You mean Bertolli's, Paleface? (I find out now, just in typing this, that they are of course owned by Unilever btw. Grumph, there goes another favorite brand )* (I think there's another famous one in a green tin though -- obvious color to use anyway, isn't it --, can't put my finger on it right now either.) * Hm, I find now they sold on the olive oil, but not a lot of Bertolli's other products, again. Hey, I'm not so picky with it -- but Unilever isn't exactly cool, no. (And I find now they've had some controversial dealings in India in particular, too.) I guess a conscientious consumer might want to be aware of this. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	Several brands of olive oil are available in supermarkets like Big Bazaar, Spencers, Reliance Fresh and others. These chains have branches all over India. Machadinha mentioned vinegar. We recently discovered an unknown but old [since 1885] brand E F Kolah & Sons vinegar from Navsari, Gujarat, available in Parsi shops in Mumbai [probably elsewhere too]. This vinegar can give any 'di Modena' vinegar a good run for its money. It is available in sachets at a ridiculously cheap price of I forget, but definitely less than Rs50. __________________ Some of My Tall Tales at http://www.travelpod.com/members/indianature My Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/groups/snonymous/

Aug 19th, 2009, 02:27	#5
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,393	'Tis a fine (range of) oil(s) yes (as well as some other stuff they produce -- vinegar among them), that's for sure.

Aug 19th, 2009, 02:27	#6
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Suggest that you PM member AusE about this

Aug 19th, 2009, 12:39	#10
shere Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 1,200	Thanks guys. Is AusE the expert in Olive oil? Where can I pick some up from in Delhi? abracax, Its probably cheaper to buy overseas. I know in England I can get big catering cans (5 litres) of decent quality Olive oil for £15.

Aug 19th, 2009, 12:56	#13
AusE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 227	No no, I'm NO expert

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DrHeckleAndMrSnide We am what we am Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 154	By the famous green tin, I figure you meant Figaro? __________________ If at first you don't succeed, try management

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