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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is the top grade of olive oil, extracted from olives by mechanical means only, without chemical refining. It is mostly monounsaturated fat.

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Extra virgin, virgin and refined blends

EU retail categories distinguish extra-virgin oil from virgin oil and blends containing refined and virgin oils. The category describes production and quality criteria, not the outcome of a clinical trial on that particular bottle. 1

A trial comparing high- and low-polyphenol oils asks a more specific question than whether the label says extra virgin. Its findings should remain attached to that comparison. 2

Sources

  1. Olive oil European Commission