What is EVOO and other questions

What is EVOO?

It stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It's a term that has been used for many years in professional olive oil production circles but has spread to the general public due to the popularization of healthy lifestyles.

What is the difference between EVOO and Olive Oil?

EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil , that is, pure olive juice, of the highest quality, without any defects and with all its healthy properties intact. Olive oil is a blend of refined oil with a small proportion of EVOO.

How is EVOO made?

The process is the same for all oils. The olives are taken to the mill, ground, blended, and the water is separated from the fat, leaving the clean oil on one side and the remaining oil (water and pomace) on the other.

How do you determine what is EVOO and what isn't?

To determine whether an oil is Extra Virgin, two complementary processes are used: a laboratory analysis and a technical tasting by a certified tasting panel . The tasting process is regulated by law.

What is unfiltered oil?

Unfiltered oil is oil from which all the vegetation water has not been removed. After processing, a small percentage of water and organic matter remains in the final product, which must be filtered to prevent fermentation. Its preservation and immediate consumption are essential .

What is Virgin Olive Oil (VOO)?

Virgin olive oil contains imperfections but is completely suitable for consumption. These imperfections may arise from the quality of the fruit, the cleanliness of the mill, or the production process.

What is Lampante Olive Oil (LOO)?

It's the lowest quality oil that can't be consumed directly and must be refined, eliminating all defects but also its healthy properties (antioxidant phenols and polyphenols). It's called lampante because it was used for lamps.

What is Olive Oil (OO)?

Olive oil is a commercial name. It's a blend of refined oil with a proportion of virgin olive oil and is sold under the generic name "Olive Oil" in supermarkets.

What is olive pomace oil (OPO)?

It is the oil extracted from the olive pomace that remains as a byproduct of virgin olive oil production. It is processed in olive pomace refineries and is completely suitable for human consumption. It is popularly used as frying oil .

What is organic extra virgin olive oil?

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is oil that has not undergone chemical treatments within the regulations and is certified organic in accordance with EU organic farming regulations.

What is early harvest oil?

It's an EVOO extracted at the optimum point of ripeness to maximize the full flavors and aromas of the different varieties. It's also known as premium or veraison olive oil .

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