Frequently asked questions about extra virgin olive oil

How to differentiate an early-harvest vs late-h...

All olives begin their life in green, and mature to a deep purple-black; their color reflects their grade of maturation. Normally, early-harvest oils, called premium as well, tend to emit...

How to differentiate an early-harvest vs late-h...

All olives begin their life in green, and mature to a deep purple-black; their color reflects their grade of maturation. Normally, early-harvest oils, called premium as well, tend to emit...

Is extra virgin olive oil good for cooking?

Yes, extra virgin olive oil is good for cooking. The olive juice combines perfectly with a larga number of foods: white and oily fish, red meat, poultry, vegetables, pastas, cheeses,...

Is extra virgin olive oil good for cooking?

Yes, extra virgin olive oil is good for cooking. The olive juice combines perfectly with a larga number of foods: white and oily fish, red meat, poultry, vegetables, pastas, cheeses,...

How to choose an extra virgin olive oil when in...

It depends a lot on what is served at dinner. Is it something raw? roasted? grilled? fried? Each cooking method gives a different weight to what the food is made...

How to choose an extra virgin olive oil when in...

It depends a lot on what is served at dinner. Is it something raw? roasted? grilled? fried? Each cooking method gives a different weight to what the food is made...

Is extra virgin olive oil a mere condiment?

It is a fundamental ingredient!. It's the first to go into the frying pan and the last that's left on the plate, conducting the heat in a uniformly way. Olive...

Is extra virgin olive oil a mere condiment?

It is a fundamental ingredient!. It's the first to go into the frying pan and the last that's left on the plate, conducting the heat in a uniformly way. Olive...

What to look for when buying a good extra virgi...

Unlike wine, olive oil does not get better with the passage of time, its freshness is a key component of its quality. We should always check the harvest date. As...

What to look for when buying a good extra virgi...

Unlike wine, olive oil does not get better with the passage of time, its freshness is a key component of its quality. We should always check the harvest date. As...

Has olive oil more calories than butter?

Olive oil provides 9 kcal. per gram, just like butter. If Vezorla has to choose between olive oil and butter, we must bear in mind that on of the main...

Has olive oil more calories than butter?

Olive oil provides 9 kcal. per gram, just like butter. If Vezorla has to choose between olive oil and butter, we must bear in mind that on of the main...