An Introduction to the culinary uses of Olive oil and its different characteristics
Whether you are a fitness freak or a couch potato, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a must-have in your pantry. Known as one of the healthiest culinary fats when drizzled raw, EVOO is also a great cooking oil, as long as you use a good quality one. The high content of monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, called polyphenols, makes it a precious gift of nature. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of olive oil and the one with more health benefits. If it’s also organic, even better, as organic farming minimizes the amount of harmful chemicals involved in the production, that will end in the environment and in the final product. This is why lately organic extra virgin olive oil is the most sought after version of this healthy condiment. It is commonly used to dress both raw and cooked dishes, dips, sauces, stews, pasta, bread, omelette, meat, fish, cheese, bread you name it. Virtually every food will benefit from a drizzle of EVOO. Olive oil comes in different grades The grade