Cindy B
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Where do you get it? I don't want a huge amount, but at least 35 gal. Also, do you use Pure of Pomace? just curious what you prefer. Thanks
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I buy mine by the case at Costco.
I get mine at Costco or at Soaper's Choice. I use pure olive oil (not EVOO). Many use pomace but I found it moved a bit faster and can get regular cheaper most times.
From all my research it seems that Costco has the best price on their 2 pack of refined olive oil. It’s 21.00 at my Costco and that’s about 1.5 gallons (202 oz)
It’s refined with 15% extra virgin.
It’s refined with 15% extra virgin.
A drum is about 55 gal...but I've never bought in higher than 5 gal cubitaners at a time because I don't want to have to deal with a drum tipper or a siphon. Do you maybe mean pounds rather than gallons? 35 gallons is a LOT for a beginner soaper. I buy from soaper's choice. They have good prices and fast shipping.
Do you mean 35 gallons or 35lbs which is 5 gallons? You can purchase 35 lb totes which is 5 gallons as I mentioned from Soapers Choice.
35 gallons is a lot of olive oil. You can check Soaper's Choice they have a 35lb cubecontainer.
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Olive pomace feels a bit nicer but it costs more for me. I'm good with using less amounts of regular olive oil and either rice bran or avocado oil at a higher amount to compensate for the difference.
I find it is more cost-effective to purchase from Costco versus Soaper's Choice when there is shipping cost involved. This even goes for my supplier where I will call.
I always buy from Soapers Choice, a major distributor. Due to its' cost, Olive oil is perhaps the most adulterated oil on the market, and has been the subject of several investigative documentaries. Buyer beware, buy direct from distributers when possible, not re-packagers.
