If there’s one ingredient that can elevate your cooking with minimal effort, it’s extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).  We’re so blessed to have grown up with this in the family kitchen consuming some level of EVOO on a daily basis and we’ve never taken that for granted. As part of our mission to recalibrate your idea of how and why to use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, it simply should be a default ingredient in your kitchen. Few options offer the health benefits, versatility, and flavour of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).

This liquid gold isn’t just a staple of Mediterranean cuisine that we’ve been so accustomed to, it’s a versatile powerhouse that enhances flavours, adds depth, and brings a host of health benefits to your meals. 

SO whether you’re drizzling it over fresh greens or using it as a cooking base, EVOO is the key to unlocking richer, more flavourful dishes.

Should you cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil ?

One of the more common questions we are asked and often a contentious subject so we hope by the end of reading this piece that we have  demystified a lot of concerns and false information out there regarding the issue of is if it is good to cook with your Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The first factor often mentioned and circulated is on the subject of the all important smoke point. This is essentially the temperature at which oil or fat begins to break down and produce a blueish smoke.  When the oil reaches its smoke point, it can kill off the nutrients in food and create bitter flavours.

The smoke point of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is 190 ° C (375 ° F)

The smoke point of Virgin Olive Oil (VOO) is 230 ° C (450 ° F)

Let’s put this into cooking perspective for your home kitchen…

Deep frying: 180 ° C (356 °

Roasting: 180 ° C (356 ° F)

So whether you are using Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Virgin Olive Oil, both are more than sufficient for most cooking methods, including sautéing, roasting, and baking whilst retaining its beneficial properties.

Our Virgin Olive Oil is suitable for all your everyday cooking needs and is healthier than using any vegetable or sunflower cooking oil. Grab yours from our store now