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and Versatility of
Olive Oil

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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If you plan to visit an olive mill this harvest season—or someday, read this first.

October, 3 2022

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Olive Oil 101

September, 9 2022

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Olive Oil Industry Leaders Unite to Petition FDA for First-Ever U.S.  Standards

July, 6 2022

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Latest celebrity trend - drinking olive oil

June, 7 2022

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The Vatican Wants to Know: What is the role of olive trees in supporting a healthy, sustainable, and just world?

May, 24 2022

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New Members Add Diversity to NAOOA Ranks

May, 23 2022

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UC Davis Olive Center Course for Sensory Evaluation

May, 12 2022

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Moroccan Olive Oil

April, 5 2022

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Research: Regular and Light-Tasting Olive Oils Are Gateways to EVOO For New Users

March, 3 2022

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The keys to increasing the consumption of olive oil in the US

February, 2 2022

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A"Mayo Culpa" from Kraft: Signaling the End of Low Fat Diet?

August, 31 2021

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Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen

June, 23 2021

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The Basics of Olive Oil

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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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