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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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New Study Finds Olive Oil Enhances The Flavor of Red Wine

April, 14 2021

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The Women Who Kickstarted California’s Olive Oil Renaissance

March, 8 2021

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2020 in Hindsight: Top Olive Oil Stories of the Year

December, 28 2020

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Season's Eatings! Celebrate with Olive Oil

December, 17 2020

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Olive Oil vs Vegetable Oil

November, 23 2020

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Olive Oil at the Center of Home Cooking Boom

November, 9 2020

Olive Oil for Health
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Olive Oil Nutrition: What is the Difference Between Antioxidants and Polyphenols?

July, 10 2020

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Love Under the Olive Tree

June, 21 2020

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Battle Roy-oil, Round 2: Olive Oil vs. Canola Oil

April, 17 2020

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Does frying with olive oil create trans fats?

March, 17 2020

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FDA: Risk of EVOO Adulteration is Low

February, 13 2020

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Top Olive Oil Stories of 2019

December, 31 2019

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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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