extra-virgin
First cold pressing
Extra-virgin describes the highest grade of olive oil, extracted by mechanical pressing without heat or chemical solvents.
The designation indicates low acidity and superior flavor compared to ordinary virgin or refined olive oil.
Extra-virgin olive oil is best for dressings and finishing dishes.
The term occasionally appears humorously to suggest extreme purity or inexperience.
Processed without heat
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
handcrafted · organic · non-GMO · sustainable · DOP · certified · traceable
Having orchard flavor
- pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
- grassyCovered with blades
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
aromatic · buttery · herbaceous · robust · delicate · mild · spicy · nutty
Plant-derived antioxidant compounds
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- cholesterol-freeLacking fatty sterol
anti-inflammatory · phytonutrients · healthful · nutritious · unprocessed · natural
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- TuscanyCentral Italian region
- KalamataGreek city and olive
- ProvenceSoutheastern French region
- AndalusiaSpain's southernmost autonomous community
Puglia · Crete · Liguria · terroir · harvest · grove · orchard · estate
cold-pressed
Processed without heat
- unfilteredNot passed through screen
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
artisanal · handcrafted · organic · non-GMO · sustainable · DOP · certified · traceable
fruity
Having orchard flavor
pungent · aromatic · buttery · herbaceous · robust · delicate · mild · spicy · nutty · fresh
polyphenols
Plant-derived antioxidant compounds
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- monounsaturatedHaving one double bond
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
cholesterol-free · anti-inflammatory · phytonutrients · healthful · nutritious · unprocessed · natural
Mediterranean
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
Andalusia · Puglia · Crete · Liguria · terroir · harvest · grove · orchard · estate · regional
drizzle
Very light precipitation
- dressingSauce for salads
- vinaigretteOil-and-sour sauce
- dippingBrief immersion action
finishing · bruschetta · aioli · pesto · marinades · emulsion · salad · crostini · caprese · sautéing
premium
Added cost for better
- superiorHigher in rank
- high-gradeOf superior quality
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
unadulterated · authentic · genuine · top-tier · select · choice · pristine · refined · exquisite · award-winning
extra-virginrefined
Purified or cultured
deodorized · bleached · pomace · light olive oil · blended
extra-virginlow-grade
Of poor quality
inferior · pomace · substandard · adulterated · cheap
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