Dipping a piece of baguette in it imparts a delightful taste to the bread. I am, of course, referring to olive oil. I discovered I like to dip crusty bread in the stuff at a fine restaurant a few ...

Cold pressing may help olive oil retain its nutritional value, as nutrients and beneficial plant compounds can break down under high heat (2, 3). Grades of olive oil are determined by the content of ...

Virgin olive oil is obtained from the olive only, in conditions which do not alter the oil in any way. It is pure fruit juice, so to speak. It also meets a set of chemical standards. Extra virgin is ...