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International olive oil expert and judge, and member of the Scientific Society – Alexandria University.
We talk in particular about bad and adulterated olive oil for quick profit seekers without realizing the future consequences and its negative impact on the original high-quality olive oil market in Egypt through several points.
Bad olive oil, whether adulterated or improperly processed, may not have the same taste or health benefits as the original olive oil. This can lead to an overall negative impression of olive oil in general, affecting the discrediting of olive oil in general and a decline in sales of all types, including high-quality oil.
Adulterated olive oil is sold at a lower price than the original oil. This contributes to the decline in purchasing power in Egypt, considering that olive oil is a therapeutic product rather than an essential product. Therefore, this price competition may make it difficult for producers who provide high-quality olive oil to maintain their competitive prices. They may have to reduce quality to maintain prices or exit the market.
Impact on the consumer. Consumers may find it difficult to distinguish between original and bad olive oil due to lack of awareness and sufficient experience. If a consumer buys adulterated olive oil, they may be disappointed and not trust olive oil again, reducing their demand to buy any type of olive oil in general or trust in imported products, thus destroying the national product and the national industry.
If adulteration and manipulation practices are widespread in olive oil, it may lead to a decline in consumer confidence in the market in general, making it difficult for producers committed to quality to maintain their customers.
To avoid these problems, consumers should seek reliable sources of olive oil, pay attention to the existence of quality certificates, and look for well-known brands. The regulatory authorities should also intensify their efforts to combat fraud and prevent the trading of bad products in the market.
