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Olive Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

who_ru · 2011-01-11 20:33:11

in terms cooking what's the difference between using olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? Thanks.

11-01-2011 8:33pm

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in terms cooking what's the difference between using olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?

Thanks.

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#2 11-01-2011 8:34pm

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My amateur answer is that using extra virgin in cooking is a waste. Heat destroys the flavour. Using it in a salad dressing or such is one thing, but if heat's involved normal olive oil is perfectly fine imo.

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#3 11-01-2011 9:07pm

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Extra virgin olive oil isn't filtered as much as standard olive so therefore it contains more solids. As a result of these extra solids, it is not advised to use extra virgin for cooking as the solids tend to burn. Plus it's a waste as there is more flavour in the extra virgin.

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#4 12-01-2011 2:09am

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I think EVOO has a lower smoke point, so it can't withstand pretty high temperatures.

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