Olive Oil comes from unrefined olive oil in that it comes to be by utilizing refining methods. Over 50% of oils are refined, to make them edible. With so many products out there, it's hard to know which ones to buy, as the labels can be confusing. The labels are chosen carefully:
* "100% Pure Olive Oil" is the lowest quality out there. Better versions have "virgin" written somewhere on the label.
* "First cold press" suggests that this oil is the first to come from the first press.
* "Made from refined olive oils" is where the acidity and flavor is created by chemicals.
* "From hand picked olives" means that the producer picked the olives by hand and therefore is better tasting.
* Labels may state where the oil was bottled or packed. However, it may be a mixture of countries.
Olive Oil Containers
Choosing the right container that holds your Extra Virgin Olive Oil is important. Darker containers tend to keep the flavor and intensity of the oil better. It's important to keep your oil in a dry, dark place.
* Bottles gives easy access to pouring the oil over different foods. The darker the bottle the better.
* Cooking Spray allows you to coat a pan or food evenly.
