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2024 NAOOA Olive Oil Testing Program

The North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA), whose members represent over half the olive oil sold in the United States, will commission the nation's most comprehensive, rigorous olive oil testing study to date

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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 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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