2007-12-21 11:04:13 · 5 answers · asked by Smurf 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
extra virgin olive oil has a low smoking point (burns the oil and gives it a funny taste)
extra light olive oil is better suited for high temperatures
2007-12-21 11:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a low smoking point, if you want to fry or saute add a little butter and that will let you cook at a little higher temperature.
2007-12-21 11:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by MYRA C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it burns
olive oil starts to smoke at a lower temp than other vegetable oils
2007-12-21 11:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cause it will smoke. it isn't meant for deep frying.
2007-12-21 11:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt think it was bad... i do it all the time when i fry veggies.
o well.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
2007-12-21 11:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mariah B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋