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Kirkland Signature • Greece (Peloponnese (Kalamata))

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Best Culinary Use:Everyday Cooking & Finishing
Sold at:Costco
Est. TrustA86/100
Estimated Trust Score
Verified High Integrity

Weighted across single-origin integrity, cultivar chemistry, packaging protection & FDA customs record.

Data Confidence Score75% • Med Confidence
Medium Confidence: Origin, packaging, and retail pricing verified; cultivar/harvest pending physical label & CDR bench check.
Provenance & Cultivar EvaluationVerified Label & Chemistry Profile

How This Bottle Is Rated: Provenance, Cultivar & Freshness Analysis

This bottle is rated on its verified origin transparency, Koroneiki olive variety fatty-acid and antioxidant profile, light-protective packaging (PET Plastic), and US FDA customs inspection history. Independent chemical lab testing (measuring Free Fatty Acidity, Peroxide Value, and Total Polyphenols) is added as bottles complete bench verification.

Retail Price & Size Comparison

Where to Buy Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Store / RetailerBottle SizeShelf PriceUnit Price ($/L)Last VerifiedStore Link
Costco2000 mL (67.6 fl oz)$21.99$10.99/L2026-11-06Browse Costco
Geographic Traceability & Sensory Notes

Origin, Harvest & Sensory Profile

Single-Origin
Origin Country
Greece
Region / Mill Zone
Peloponnese (Kalamata)
Harvest Campaign
Check Bottle Label
Sensory Intensity
Balanced
Olive Variety & Cooking Profile

Cultivar Fatty-Acid & Thermal Chemistry

Cultivar Encyclopedia
Declared Olive Cultivar(s)
Koroneiki
HIGH (300–500 mg/kg)
Oleic Acid (MUFA)
75%
Linoleic (PUFA)
6%
Oleic : Linoleic
12.5 : 1
Thermal Score
85/100
Expected Shelf Life
20 mos

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp (15 mL / 14g)

Calories120
Total Fat14g
Saturated Fat2g
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)10g
Sodium0mg
Total Carbohydrate0g
Protein0g
Declared Ingredients
100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
US FDA OASIS Customs Enforcement

FDA Import Refusal Check

All FDA Logs →
Zero Brand-Level FDA Import Refusals Matched

No US FDA OASIS customs import refusals were matched directly to Kirkland Signature.

Editorial Quality Audit • Pros & Cons

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Strengths & Limitations

Positive Quality Signals (Pros)
  • ✓Single-origin traceability from Greece (Peloponnese (Kalamata))
  • ✓Disclosed olive cultivar (Koroneiki) with 75% monounsaturated oleic acid
  • ✓Official PDO Kalamata certification enforcing a strict 0.80% max acidity ceiling
  • ✓Clean US FDA OASIS customs record with zero brand-level port refusals
Watchouts & Label Gaps (Cons)
  • •PET Plastic packaging provides less UV light or oxygen barrier protection than dark glass or tin
  • •Specific harvest campaign date is not listed on online retailer product pages
Verified Bottle Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil single-origin or a multi-country blend?

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a single-origin extra virgin olive oil sourced from Greece (Peloponnese (Kalamata)). It carries PDO Kalamata regional origin certification.

What olive cultivars and polyphenol levels does Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil have?

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil is pressed from Koroneiki olives (Monovarietal). Cultivated Koroneiki olives typically average 75% monounsaturated oleic acid. Exact total polyphenols (mg/kg) vary by harvest date and olive cultivar and are published once the bottle completes CDR FoodLab® bench testing.

How is Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil packaged and does it protect against UV oxidation?

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil is packaged in PET Plastic. Because PET Plastic offers lower protection against light or oxygen permeability than dark glass or tin, store the bottle in a cool, dark cabinet away from stove heat. Harvest campaign status: Check Bottle Label.

What is the Trust Score and Verdict for Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Kirkland Signature Greek Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil earns an Estimated Trust Score of 86/100 (Grade A — High Provenance & Packaging Score) with a Data Confidence Score of 75% (Medium Confidence: Origin, packaging, and retail pricing verified; cultivar/harvest pending physical label & CDR bench check.). The smartest buy in the grocery store: 100% real Greece oil without the fancy markup.

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