Toni S. Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Does there really make a difference in the grade of Olive Oil one uses when making CP soaps? Why do most of them say to use Pomace and then there are some that say any grade? Confused on this!!:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 They say any grade because they all work about the same. They say pomace because it's the cheapest. So go with the pomace from a good supplier if you want the best value. For soaping purposes, the only difference between that and a higher grade is that the pomace sometimes traces faster and adds a little more color to the soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I wish I could buy pomace here , the Costco OO leaves a green tinge to the soap but I refuse to pay shipping for pomace . I have to have most everything shipped . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've never seen olive pomace oil sold off the shelf for cooking. I wonder if others have found it, but my impression is that you have to order it unless you have some sort of specialty supplier near you.I guess that could negate the cost advantage, huh? It didn't occur to me because all the oils I use have to be shipped anyway, but I guess you can often get a good deal locally on large containers of retail-grade olive oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thank you so much ladies and here I was thinking it might have something to do with the quality of the finished product:embarasse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Only if the finished product is food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni S. Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 GOOD:yay: TO HEAR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I use pomace; works fabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I use the cheapest 100% olive oil I can find in the grocery store. I always check the sales flyers because I can get the big 101 fl oz cans for $9-10 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I just use Sam's olive oil because it is quick and handy. Pomace was great when I got a deal one time but could never get pretty blues because of the green tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister Kya Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I've never seen olive pomace oil sold off the shelf for cooking. I wonder if others have found itI have. Got a can of it at our local Lebanese grocery. Not at Wal-Mart though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I have. Got a can of it at our local Lebanese grocery. Not at Wal-Mart though...Cool. Wish I lived near a Lebanese grocery. Lebanese/Palestinian is some of my favorite Middle Eastern food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I just use Sam's olive oil because it is quick and handy. Pomace was great when I got a deal one time but could never get pretty blues because of the green tint.I've not found the pomace from CF to have any sort of green tint. A bit of a tan hue to it, but not green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I've not found the pomace from CF to have any sort of green tint. A bit of a tan hue to it, but not greenI have but this was a few years ago. So I use their refined A now and it work beautiful for me. I also buy Olive oil from the grocery store if I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 That is good to know, thanks. Mine came from a neighbor who supplies pizza places and my base was always yellow. I got it at his cost so couldn't pass it up. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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