Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil is a 101.4 fl oz (3 L) bulk bottle of mild, neutral-tasting olive oil made for frying, sauteing, roasting, and baking, sold as a single bottle and shipped fast from New Jersey. It is a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil, bottled in Italy by one of the best-known olive oil houses.
Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil: Neutral, High-Heat Cooking Oil in a 3 Liter Bottle
- Neutral, mild flavor — refining removes the strong olive notes of extra virgin, so the oil stays in the background of any recipe
- Suited to high heat — a higher smoke point than extra virgin olive oil, which makes it a practical choice for pan frying, deep frying, and roasting
- Refined and virgin olive oil blend — a small share of virgin olive oil is blended back in for a light olive character
- 101.4 fl oz (3 L) bulk bottle — a wide-grip plastic bottle that replaces several small bottles for busy home kitchens
- Bottled in Italy — packed by Filippo Berio in Italy from olives grown around the Mediterranean
- Family-owned heritage — the Filippo Berio brand dates back to 1867 in Lucca, Tuscany
How to Use
Use it wherever a recipe calls for a neutral cooking oil: pan-fry cutlets, deep-fry potatoes, roast vegetables, or grease and oil baking pans. It also works as the base for homemade mayonnaise, marinades, and dressings where you do not want a peppery olive flavor. Because the bottle is large, pour a smaller working amount into a kitchen dispenser and keep the main bottle closed. Store it in a cool, dark cupboard away from the stove and direct sunlight, and use it within the best-by date printed on the bottle.
About Filippo Berio
Filippo Berio began in 1867 when its namesake started blending and selling olive oil in Lucca, Tuscany. The brand is now produced by SALOV S.p.A. and remains one of the most widely sold Italian olive oil brands in the United States, with a range that runs from extra virgin to extra light. The company sources olives from Italy and other Mediterranean growing regions and bottles in Italy. See more olive oils in our Olive Oil collection and other pantry staples in Grocery & Gourmet Food. Learn more at filippoberio.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between extra light olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?
Extra light refers to flavor and color, not calories. Filippo Berio Extra Light is a refined olive oil blended with a little virgin olive oil, so it tastes neutral and tolerates higher cooking temperatures. Extra virgin is unrefined, with a fruity, peppery flavor and a lower smoke point, which makes it better for dressings and finishing.
How should I store a 3 liter bottle of Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil?
Keep the bottle tightly capped in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the stove, oven, and windows, because heat and light speed up oxidation. Decant a smaller amount into a dispenser for daily use so the main bottle stays sealed. Use it by the best-by date on the label, and sooner once opened for the freshest taste.
What is Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil best used for?
Choose it for cooking methods that need a neutral oil and steady high heat: deep frying, pan frying, stir frying, roasting, and baking. It also suits homemade mayonnaise, marinades, and cakes where olive flavor would be out of place. For salads, bread dipping, and drizzling over finished dishes, Filippo Berio Extra Virgin is the better match.
Is Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil imported from Italy?
Yes. Filippo Berio blends and bottles its olive oils in Italy using olives grown in Italy and other Mediterranean countries, and this 101.4 fl oz (3 L) bottle is the same product sold in Italian and US grocery stores. Real Prime Deals ships it as a single bulk bottle, which is the most economical format for frequent cooks.