Extra virgin

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adjective

The highest quality of olive oil that has the purest and fruitiest flavor.

I used extra virgin olive oil to cook pasta.
Visual representation of "extra virgin" - The highest quality of olive oil that has the purest and fruitiest flavor.

Often appears as...

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • extra virgin oil
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Culinary Term

The phrase 'extra virgin' is mostly used in the context of cooking, referring to high-quality oils.

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Chef's secret is a splash of extra virgin olive oil in the salad dressing.
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Not Processed

'Extra virgin' indicates that the oil is cold-pressed and not treated with chemicals.

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She values healthy eating, so she only buys extra virgin oils.
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Price Implication

'Extra virgin' often means the product will be more expensive due to its quality.

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Although extra virgin olive oil costs more, its quality justifies the price.
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