Olive Oil Tips

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Olive Oil Tips

 

What are the differences between light, virgin

and extra-virgin olive oil?

 

Let's first focus on the difference between virgin

and extra-virgin classifications for olive oil.

 

In order to be termed " virgin, " oil must be produced

by a cold-pressed method in which the olives and their

pits are crushed by a machine, without the use

of chemical solvents or any other means.

 

The different " grades " of virginity are determined

by the percentage of oleic acid in the oil.

 

Those oils with 1 percent oleic acid or less are

deemed to be extra-virgin.

 

If the percentage of oleic acid exceeds 4 percent,

then the oil must be rectified to lower the acid content,

and the oil may no longer carry the label of virgin.

 

Now light olive oil is derived from this class.

 

The classification may also come from the type of olives

used in production.

 

Those with a milder flavor may produce a " light " olive

taste.

 

 

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