extra-virgin
adjective
made from the first pressing of highest-quality olives.
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extra virginadjective(of olive oil) of the highest quality, extracted by cold pressing rather than chemical treatment
extra-virgin
American
[ek-struh-vur-jin]
/ ˌɛk strəˈvɜr dʒɪn /
adjective
extra virgin
British
adjective
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Myka’s fro-yo is served with toppings like extra-virgin olive oil, diced figs, Maldon salt and a hazelnut cream mixed with the crunch of kataifi, an ingredient made famous by Dubai chocolate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
This study demonstrated that following a Mediterranean diet enriched with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
Excellent results also require high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, so make sure the oil you use does not have bitter or harsh notes.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
My mother, Anne Marie Ransome, taught me to make the dish in almost exactly the same manner, the only change being the inclusion of extra-virgin olive oil.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2023
However, Mediterranean peoples traditionally dip their bread in high-quality extra-virgin olive oil that smells and tastes like olives.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
Pesto is made here with basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and grated cheese, all ground to a thick paste.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
My favorites are Mina’s Moroccan style sardines in tomato sauce and sardines in extra virgin olive oil with lemon.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
The difference between extra virgin and refined olive oil largely comes down to how they are produced.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
In 2025, their data also showed a slight increase in labelling fraud, such as olive oil labelled falsely as being extra virgin, or non-organic crops marked as organic.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
There were also funny bits about the “extra” in extra virgin olive oil and what happened when he ate a raspberry for the first time at the age of 40.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
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