Which size is right for you?

Households that cook often

If you use olive oil several times a week or are preparing for an event, it’s worth considering a 1.5 L to 3 L container, provided you can store and use it in suitable conditions.

People who care about origin and category

Size alone won’t help you choose between two oils. Check whether the label says ‘extra virgin’ or ‘virgin’, and look at the stated origin. Don’t confuse this with the place where the oil was bottled.

Occasional users and those who enjoy a particular flavour

If you use oil slowly or are looking for a particular flavour profile, a 75 cl to 1 L bottle may be easier to replace than a 3 L tin.

What should you check before ordering?

First, choose a size that suits how often you use olive oil. Then check the label and the ordering details for the exact product you’re considering.

Criteria What to check Who is it for?
Size and storage Compare 75 cl, 1 L, 1.5 L and 3 L according to how often you use olive oil. Store it away from light and heat, and close the container after use, following the advice on the relevant Auchan product pages. If I cook often or am preparing for an event, I want to have enough oil without leaving a tin open for too long. Around 36% of consumers would put choosing a size suited to their needs first.
Category and origin Read the product category and stated origin. The DGCCRF specifies that the origin must be stated for virgin and extra virgin olive oils. The place where the oil was bottled alone does not establish its origin. If I’m choosing an oil based on its category or where the olives come from, I want to understand exactly what the label says. Around 29% of consumers would put this transparency first.
Local ordering Select your shop or enter your address, then check that the size you want is available for your chosen collection or delivery option. If I plan my shopping around a large container, I need to be able to add it to my local order. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise this option.
Organic, flavour and use Check the organic label, flavour description and usage advice for the product you choose. The recommended maximum temperature of 175 °C stated by Auchan applies to its 75 cl organic bottle, not to all olive oils. If I’m looking for an organic product or a particular flavour, these features matter more to me than the container size. Around 14% of consumers would make them their top priority.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing ‘bottled in France’ with ‘French origin’

    The place where the oil is bottled does not, by itself, tell you where the olives were harvested or where the oil was produced.

    Check the origin and product category on the label. If you’re looking for a specific regional origin, check whether the product has an AOP or IGP designation.

  • Choosing 3 L without planning how to store it

    A large container may stay open for a long time if you don’t use much oil. The relevant Auchan product pages advise keeping the oil away from light and heat and closing the container tightly.

    Choose a large format if you use oil regularly and have a suitable place to store it. Otherwise, consider a 75 cl to 1.5 L bottle.

  • Assuming a large format is available everywhere

    What’s available may vary depending on the shop, your address and the date you order.

    Check the product in your local collection or delivery options before planning your shopping around that size.

  • Applying one cooking recommendation to all oils

    The recommended maximum temperature of 175 °C appears on the product page for Auchan’s 75 cl organic extra virgin olive oil. It does not apply to every product.

    Read the usage advice for the specific product you plan to order.

Brands and retailers to know

Puget

Puget describes its Classique product as a 1 L extra virgin olive oil, suitable for cooking and dressing.

  • The brand says this product is cold-extracted and describes its flavour as balanced.
  • The 1 L Classique bottle is smaller than a 3 L tin.

Carapelli

Auchan’s range includes Carapelli Classico and an organic Classico option in a 75 cl bottle.

  • These bottles offer a smaller size to consider if you use olive oil in moderation.
  • Check the details of the option you choose as you place your order.

Carrefour

Carrefour offers online grocery shopping with collection or delivery, and stocks several olive oils under its own brands.

  • Product pages for the items available in your area let you compare sizes and stated origins.
  • Check each large format in your local ordering options before relying on it for your shop.

E.Leclerc

E.Leclerc’s range includes Marque Repère Rustica extra virgin olive oil in 1 L and 1.5 L sizes.

  • The 1.5 L Rustica format is an intermediate size worth considering for regular use.
  • A 3 L container in the retailer’s oil range is not necessarily olive oil. Check the product category.

Auchan

Auchan’s online range includes its own 1.5 L extra virgin olive oil, as well as 3 L products from other brands.

  • The product page for Auchan’s 1.5 L bottle states that it comes from Spain.
  • Auchan notes that the composition of this product may vary depending on the chosen drive and purchase date, so check the local product page.

Lidl / Primadonna

Lidl lists a 1 L bottle of Primadonna extra virgin olive oil in a dated in-store offer.

  • The 1 L size offers a useful comparison if you use olive oil more slowly.
  • This in-store offer does not confirm that the product can be ordered online in your area.

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Frequently asked questions

Must the origin be stated on extra virgin olive oil sold in France?

Yes. The DGCCRF states that the origin must be given for virgin and extra virgin olive oils. When reading the label, distinguish between where the olives were harvested, where the oil was produced and, if applicable, where it was bottled.

Is olive oil bottled in France necessarily of French origin?

No. Bottling alone does not establish the origin of the olives or where the oil was produced. Check the origin stated on the bottle you choose.

Is a 3 L tin suitable for an event?

A 3 L tin can be a good choice if the quantity suits your cooking and you’ll use the rest in suitable conditions afterwards. Check that the product is available for your local order, and plan to store it away from light and heat.

How should you store a large bottle of olive oil after opening?

Follow the storage advice for the product you bought. The relevant Auchan product pages recommend keeping the oil away from light and heat, and closing the container tightly after each use.

Can you use Auchan’s 75 cl organic extra virgin olive oil for cooking?

Yes. Auchan’s product page says it can be used for dressings and cooking, with a recommended maximum temperature of 175 °C. This advice applies to this specific product. Check the guidance for any other bottle before use.