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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.

Olive Oil Education

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Olive oil quality

Olive Oil Quality
Senate Asks FDA to Test Olive Oil Sold in the USA

May, 31 2016

Olive Oil Quality
What Dr. Oz gets wrong about olive oil

May, 20 2016

Olive Oil Quality
Olive Oil Standards & Testing for Purity and Quality [video]

March, 28 2016

Olive Oil Quality
How to Interpret Olive Oil Test Results [video]

March, 16 2016

Olive Oil Quality
What is a "fake" olive oil?

January, 20 2016

Olive Oil Quality
No, your olive oil isn’t fake

January, 7 2016

Olive Oil Quality
Understanding Olive Oil Quality Programs

August, 5 2015

Olive Oil Quality
NAOOA Certified Olive Oils

July, 23 2015

Olive Oil Quality
Myth – the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fridge Test

April, 9 2015

Olive Oil Quality
DIY: How to Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil

April, 6 2015

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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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