refined olive
oilis not totally
natural, though perfectly healthy. they are obtained by refining
virgin olive oils that do not pass the taste or free acidity test.
no solvents are used, as refined olive oils have filtered with
charcoal or other chemical filters. because it must go through
processing, it is not considered virgin olive oil, though
it is kind of like the equivalent of virgin olive oil (that just needed a little bit of
help getting there). it does not have the same good taste of virgin
olive oil.
We, as "IXIR of Life" olive oils, became one of the most modern and largest olive oil production companies of Turkey. Our factory was built in the Western Part of Turkey – Izmir, which is the main industrial city of the Aegean Region and it is a home to the biggest port for exportation. Our main goal is to supply the best quality of olive oil to our clients world-wide aiming for the full satisfaction. Furthermore "IXIR of Life" is a distinguishable company in serving th...
extra virgin olive oil
The best olive oil on the market with an acidity level anywhere up to 0.8 grams per 100 grams . It is most commonly used on salads and added to soups and stews. It is a popular dip for breads with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
pure olive oil is now simply called olive oil and is a blend of virgin olive oil and refined olive oil. Its label will bear the designation pure or 100percent pure. However, refined olive oil has very little vitamin E content. This is why producers need to add unrefined virgin olive oil to impart some of flavour, colour and aroma into the blend. The proportions of the two components may vary from one producer to another, depending on the flavour the producer desires to create. Pure olive oil actually has the same acidity level as virgin olive oil, and for that reason it has good resistance to high temperatures. Its lower nutrient content than virgin olive oil makes it less expensive. It cannot be used for dressings and is better suited for heavy - duty, high-heat cooking.
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