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Edible oils have economical and nutritional benefits. These oils offer nutrients that are essential to human health because they are the primary source of mono- and poly-unsaturated fats. Moreover, edible oils are used in home cooking and industrial food manufacturing. Therefore, edible oils have a considerable demand worldwide. However, some edible oils, such as olive oil, are more expensive than any other vegetable oils. Thus, oils, such as olive oil, are mixed with cheap edible oils due to the high price difference. Therefore, adulteration in edible oils to obtain additional profit for the producer becomes a major issue of high concern from consumers. Moreover, adulteration in edible oils can cause several problems that affect consumer health. Therefore, the need for a sensitive, accurate, and suitable method to detect the adulteration is highly considered. This paper presents a brief review of the different methods and techniques used to detect adulteration in edible oils, especially olive oil, to promote consumer awareness of the authenticity of edible oils. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.