About Us

• Fred the Butcher – Halfmoon, NY and Slingerlands, NY
• Guidos Fresh Marketplace – Great Barrington, MA and Pittsfield, MA
• Loeb’s Foodtown – Lennox, MA
• Pellegrino Importing – Albany, NY
• Perreca’s Bakery – Schenectady, NY
• Ragonese Italian Imports – Albany, NY

"Extra virgin" is the highest grade of olive oil. It means the oil is extracted without heat or chemicals and has a low acidity level (below 0.8%). It retains the natural aroma, flavor, and health benefits of the olives. To be considered “extra virgin”, the products must pass laboratory tests as well as an eight-person tasting panel to ensure that it is complete free of any defects. All products on www.elkanoimports.com are extra virgin olive oil.

Traditionally, olive oil was made by pressing olives between heavy stone or hydraulic presses — literally cold-pressed. Today, however, most high-quality olive oil, is extracted using centrifuges, not presses.

• Most olive oil today is centrifuge-extracted a modern, cleaner, more efficient process
• Elkano Imports EVOO is "cold-extracted", which means it was processed at low temps, preserving quality.

• Low acidity (≤ 0.8%) indicates fresh, properly handled olives and qualifies the oil as extra virgin.
• Lower acidity often means better-tasting oil—fruity, peppery, and balanced.
• Oils with low acidity tend to stay fresh longer.
• Usually higher in antioxidants and polyphenols, which support heart health.

The acidity levels of currently offered EVOO by Elkano Imports are:

• Premium Pajarero (.09%) crazy low
• Premium Coupage  (.16%) very low
• Select Envero (.21%) low

All of our Premium and Select extra virgin olive oils are certified by the Denomination of Origin (D.O.) Baena, a prestigious designation that guarantees authenticity, origin, and exceptional quality. Our Classic EVOO, while not under the D.O. Baena label, is a high-quality oil made from a later harvest—offering a milder flavor and excellent value.

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will refund or exchange your purchase within 30 days.

Keep it in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight. Always close the bottle tightly after use. Avoid storing it near the stove or in the fridge. Once opened, it’s best used within 3–6 months for optimal flavor and benefits. If you are not going to use it right away, you can put the bottle in the freezer to preserve the flavor longer.

No—freshness is one of the most important factors in the quality of an extra virgin olive oil.

Keep it in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight. Always close the bottle tightly after use. Avoid storing it near the stove or in the fridge. Once opened, it’s best used within 3–6 months for optimal flavor and benefits. If you are not going to use it right away, you can put the bottle in the freezer to preserve the flavor longer.

Premium EVOO is made from and earlier harvest of green olives that have less oil content but produce oil with a more intense flavor, higher antioxidants, and longer shelf life. Riper olives have more oil, so for the same amount of olive that a farmer brings into the mill, more oil is produced than an earlier harvest.

The Denomination of Origin (D.O.) Baena is a protected designation that guarantees the quality and origin of extra virgin olive oils produced in the Baena region of Córdoba, Spain. This denomination is the oldest from Córdoba. This prestigious certification ensures that the olives are grown, harvested, and pressed under strict guidelines, preserving traditional methods and high standards. Oils from D.O. Baena are known for their exceptional flavor, rich aroma, and high antioxidant content.

Yes, please reach out directly to extra@elkanoimports.com or to 518-956-3786 for wholesale information.