olive oil
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
fruity
Intensity
moderate
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point around 190°C and adds fruity, peppery flavor. It's best for medium-heat cooking and finishing. Regular (refined) olive oil has a higher smoke point and neutral flavor for higher-heat cooking.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Heating extra virgin past its smoke point
- Storing in clear bottles exposed to light
- Using expensive EVOO for deep frying