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Welcome to About Olive Oil, brought to you by the North American Olive Oil Association. At the NAOOA, we celebrate the health and versatility of all types of olive oil for all consumers in North America.

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Olive Oil and Cancer

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Olive Oil Smoke Point

Smoke point is not a good indicator of a cooking oil's stability. Extra virgin olive oil is more chemically stable at those heats than other common cooking oils.

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