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Has anyone used the Bertolli Brand Classico Olive Oil? It says it is composed of refined olive oils and virgin olive oils. Is that considered Pomace?
 
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hi there!

no, you have virgin olive oil. pomace oil is usually not sold in grocery stores. if i run short of olive oil and i buy in a grocery store i buy olive oil that does not say extra virgin, or virgin. it just says olive oil. it's cheaper and it's usually on the lower shelves of the store.

i have mixed feelings about pomace oil. it is the last pressing of olives and pits. it's sometimes solvent extracted and can be very "touchy"

hope this helps.

monet
 
I have used this particular olive oil with no problems. I believe Paul (Soapmaker Man) also uses it.

Chris
 
I have also used this brand with no problems. I use the SAP number for plain olive oil vs pomace olive oil. Sometimes I use it for the lighter color.

Digit
 
digit said:
I have also used this brand with no problems. I use the SAP number for plain olive oil vs pomace olive oil. Sometimes I use it for the lighter color.

Digit
Ditto here
 
Yup, It's all I have ever used. I buy it at Sams in 3 litre jugs. I really like it! I have never used pomice or EVOO, only the Bertolli Classico in my soaps.

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Ilovesoap said:
Me too! I love it, make a very creamy colored soap.

I just made 2 batches of Castile soap, yeah i used pomace olive oil in mine, because I heard it traces faster. Well it's been sitting in the mold for just over 24 hours, I know I have to allow this to set for a longer period of time and all, I've heard around 48 hours, before removing the soap from the mold, is this kind of a guideline verses 'rule of thumb'? i am kind of playing it by ear, should I just keep playing it by ear or is there a time limit that I might be able to shoot for here? LOL Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, this is my first time with castile soaps, i've always used a more 'detailed' recipe, LOL


Fear of the unknown I guess, LOL!
 
I wouldn't worry too much about having an exact time or anything....if it too soft to handle, leave it longer.

I usually just gently press on the top edge of the soap and if it squishes too much, I leave it alone for awhile.

Once a castile soap sets up, it can get really hard. I usually cut mine right after the 24 hours.
 
hmm...my Sam's Club does not carry Classico. They carry Star brand light olive oil. I have only used that. It says it is 100% olive oil. It makes a very light cream colored soap. I have never made a true Castille though, all mine are Bastille.
 
" really rita said," I have never made a true Castille though, all mine are Bastille.

Thanks reallyrita! May I ask, what is Bastille? Shows my newbieness!LOL! :lol
 
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