Frequently Asked Questions

No, Manassas Olive Oil Company is independently operated and locally owned by the Thomson Family.

Parking can be found in the Old Town Plaza Parking lot located across the street on Church Street.

Shipping is flat $9.95 for the continental USA.

If you receive something other than what you ordered, or products are damaged or defective, please contact us ASAP and we will rectify our mistake. If for some reason we cannot solve the problem, we will issue a full refund. Please contact us for return authorization.

Once product is ready to ship, you will receive an email with shipping information.

No, Manassas Olive Oil Company works with growers around the world to get the finest olive oil. Suppliers meet our strict quality and sustainability criteria to be sold on our shelves.

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality olive oil which has the most health benefits. To produce extra virgin olive oil, ripe olives are crushed without heat (“cold press”) or chemicals to extract the oil. After the oil is extracted, its acidity is measured. To be classified as extra virgin olive oil, must contain high levels of antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and have no taste defects.

This is a very common misconception. Low smoke point in olive oil comes from a high level of “free fatty acids,” which indicate poor quality oil. The oils at Manassas Olive Oil Company are made with less than 0.3% of this fat, and will only begin to smoke around 400F.When heated, many oils like vegetable and soybean oil can form various harmful compounds including peroxides and aldehydes, which can pose health risks. Studies have shown that high quality olive oil is stable at high temperatures! This is really the only oil you should cook with!

The single most useful piece of information for the consumer to determine is the harvest date of an olive oil. Olive oil is highly perishable, and is always healthier and more flavorful when consumed close to its crush date. As an oil ages, it loses the health and flavor properties that make it such an enjoyable product.

Light, oxygen, and heat are the main enemies of EVOO. The best storage environment for EVOO is in a dark bottle kept in a cool, dry place. After opening, use the cork supplied with your bottle, or a bottle stopper with a lid, to keep the oil fresh and free from any air exposure.

True balsamic vinegar is made from crushing of sweet Trebbiano grapes and has to originate in the Modena region of Italy. The crushed grapes are cooked down and aged in wooden barrels, which gives the balsamic its color. Most balsamic in mass market stores use ingredients such as caramel color, added sugar, and guar gum to simulate an authentic balsamic. Manassas Olive Oil Company’s balsamic vinegar are made using the traditional method, and have no artificial ingredients or added sweeteners.

Yes! White balsamic vinegar is made from grape must with white wine vinegar and is cooked at a low temperature to avoid any darkening. White balsamic has more of a clean aftertaste.

Most of our balsamic vinegar has between 3 grams of sugar per tablespoon - but packs a lot of flavor for a small serving. This makes it ideal for both cutting calories out of a diet without sacrificing flavor. Its low sugar content is also good for people with diabetes!