2006-09-09 22:41:08 · 13 answers · asked by september_serenade 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It is the first press of the olives without additives. It gives the most flavor and aroma
2006-09-09 23:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Massiha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin means the oil was produced by the use of physical means and no chemical treatment.
# Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in extra-virgin olive oil.
# Virgin olive oil with an acidity less than 2%, and judged to have a good taste. There can be no refined oil in virgin olive oil.
# Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined virgin oil, containing at most 1% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavor.
2006-09-10 06:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Vintage-Inspired 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extra virgin and virgin olive oil comes from the first two pressings of the olives. The Extra Virgin is the most expensive and comes from the first pressing.
2006-09-10 13:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retail grades
Since IOOC standards are complex, the labels in stores (except in the US -- see below) clearly show an oil's grade:
Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in extra-virgin olive oil.
Virgin olive oil with an acidity less than 2%, and judged to have a good taste. There can be no refined oil in virgin olive oil.
Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined virgin oil, containing at most 1% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavor.
Olive-pomace oil is a blend of refined pomace olive oil and possibly some virgin oil. It is fit for consumption, but it may not be called olive oil. Olive-pomace oil is rarely found in a grocery store; it is often used for certain kinds of cooking in restaurants.
Lampante oil is olive oil not used for consumption; lampante comes from olive oil's ancient use as fuel in oil-burning lamps. Lampante oil is mostly used in the industrial market
2006-09-10 09:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by roeman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin olive oil, and, extra virgin olive oil.
Made from the first cold pressing of the olives.
This relates to young women who are ( in some cases virgins ) and about to be pressed for the first time. Fact.
2006-09-11 04:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by Brian H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin olive oil is the first pressing of the olives without additives. It gives the best flavor and nutrients.
2006-09-10 05:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Spillski 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Culinary Chef at http://www.culinarychef.com for a great article called "The Guide to Olive Oil."
2006-09-10 06:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow...and I thought Virgin Olive Oil cam from ugly olives..go figure..learn something new everyday
2006-09-10 06:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by Stan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin means the oil was produced by the use of physical means and no chemical treatment
2006-09-10 05:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a virgin oil because it is made with pure product no major additives.
2006-09-10 05:47:36 · answer #10 · answered by Spookwolf 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋