Olive oil
PantryOlive oil is a key ingredient in cooking, from sauteing to roasting and so much more. It’s fairly likely you can walk into any kitchen and find a bottle of olive oil on the countertop or inside the pantry—and for good reason. This light golden liquid lends itself well to all kinds of dishes, from homemade vinaigrette dressing to roasted veggies and beyond. Olive oil is one of many cooking oils and comes in several varieties of its own. All olive oil is produced by pressing whole olives and extracting the oil, but some are refined further and others left unrefined. Unrefined olive oil is untreated and processed without chemicals or heat extraction. The olives are simply washed, pressed, filtered, and bottled. Unrefined or “extra virgin” olive oil, or EVOO for short, is the highest quality olive oil. Virgin olive oil has a golden or dark green hue and a rich, olive flavor. Refined olive oil, on the other hand, is extracted by use of chemicals or heat, leading to less nutrients and natural flavor in the finished product. Refined oil is frequently labeled as regular olive oil, pure olive oil, or light olive oil. It has a lighter color and a more neutral taste. One of the major differences between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil is their smoke point. Extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point of about 375°F making it best for dressings, drizzling over salads, or simply for dipping. Regular olive oil has a higher smoke point between 465 and 470°F which means it's a good option for sauteing, roasting, frying, and other cooking methods that require high heat. No matter which type of olive oil you choose, all olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat, making it an excellent choice for healthy cooking.
Olive oil nutrition and vitamin info per 100g
| Energy | 884 | kcal |
| Total Fat | 100 | g |
| Carbohydrate Total | 0 | g |
| Sugars | 0 | g |
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Sodium | 2 | mg |
| Fiber | 0 | g |
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Olive oil substitutes
- Regular substitute
Olive oil equivalents and varieties
- Extra virgin olive oil spray
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Light olive oil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cold pressed olive oil
Olive oil cooking tips
Samsung FoodNever keep the oil next to the stove or on the kitchen counter, since heat can accelerate degradation.
- Samsung Food
Light is the great enemy of olive oil. No matter how pretty the bottle might be, avoid anything in a clear glass bottle and go for the dark bottle, and better yet opaque tin.