New Sauce Line Offers Olive Oil Based Options
A New York City-based product line introduces small-batch sauces made with olive oil instead of seed oils.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Healthy Food
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Emmy Eats, a newly launched sauce line by Emily Berntsen, is now available for purchase at Meadow Lane in New York City. The products are manufactured in small batches at a Soho ghost kitchen and are formulated using olive oil rather than seed oils.
Why it matters
Consumers seeking alternatives to seed-oil-based condiments now have a new option available locally. The product development focuses on improving the flavor profile of daily meals through small-batch preparation.
The current refrigerated shelf life for these small-batch sauces is two weeks. Ongoing collaboration with food scientists is currently investigating methods to increase product shelf stability.
The players
Emily Berntsen
The founder of Emmy Eats who transitioned from a corporate sales and trading background to food product development.
The details
The sauces are crafted in small batches within a ghost kitchen in Soho to maintain quality control. The formulation prioritizes the use of olive oil as a primary fat source, intentionally excluding seed oils from the ingredient profile. Current development efforts are focused on working with food scientists to improve the shelf-stability of the products beyond their current two-week refrigerated limit.
Timeline
Emily Berntsen began cooking after college in 2016.
Berntsen left a corporate sales and trading job in 2024.
The transition to co-packer manufacturing begins in January 2027.
A planned expansion into Whole Foods is set for 2027.
Health Landscape
This product line aligns with the growing consumer preference for whole-food-based ingredients in common condiments. It reflects a wider market effort to replace traditional seed-oil-based fats with olive oil in artisanal food products.
If you are interested in reducing seed oil intake, you may consider checking labels on current pantry staples. Before making changes to your dietary choices, it is worth discussing your specific nutritional goals with your doctor.
The takeaway
Small-batch condiments provide an alternative for those looking to avoid common seed oils in their daily meals. When adjusting your diet, consider tracking ingredients that align with your personal health objectives and consulting a physician for guidance.
What happens next
The company expects to transition to co-packer manufacturing in January 2027 and plans an expansion into Whole Foods by 2027.
Further reading
For more on choosing nutrient-dense pantry staples, visit our Healthy Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tribeca Citizen.
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