Founded in 1956, the IOC defines “virgin” and “extra-virgin” olive oils as those which are extracted “solely by mechanical or other physical means under conditions, particularly thermal ...

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Extra virgin olive oil is considered top-tier, and as a result, it’s the most expensive class of olive oil. That’s because it’s cold-pressed rather than being processed with heat like refined olive ...

That might mean storing it correctly, buying the fanciest stuff at the right time of year or moving the bottle’s security tag just far enough over its label to see if you’re buying “virgin” or ...