{"id":1025,"date":"2023-11-11T17:10:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T17:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage1.critida.com\/olive-oil-ingredients-composition\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T06:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:30:15","slug":"olive-oil-ingredients-composition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/critida.com\/ro\/olive-oil-ingredients-composition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingredientele uleiului de m\u0103sline (compozi\u021bia chimic\u0103 a uleiului de m\u0103sline extravirgin)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1025\" class=\"elementor elementor-1025\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-dd93a76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd93a76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18dbb00b color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18dbb00b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; composition of the Olive Oil<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">The Olive Oil Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Most of the polyphenols in this list have been shown to function both as <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and also as <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The exact chemical composition of olive oil can vary depending on factors like the olive variety, climate and soil of the olive grove, growing conditions, harvesting methods and processing methods for the extraction of olive oil from the olive fruit.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp\" alt=\"ingredients of Extra-virgin olive oil - (EVOO) main components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp 850w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-300x159-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-768x407-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-18x10-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>ingredients of Extra-virgin Olive Oil &#8211; EVOO main components<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE:\u00a0<a title=\"ingredients of Extra Viring Olive Oil - EVOO composition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp 359w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-105x300-1.jpg 105w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-4x12-1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components.webp 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp\" alt=\"representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp 734w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-264x300-1.jpg 264w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-11x12-1.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE: National Library of Medicine NIH.GOV, <a title=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components - Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7466243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil components &#8211; Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> )\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Nutrient Composition of Olive Oil &#038; comparison with Nutrient Composition of other oils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n<strong>List of the Nutrient Composition and Ingredients of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil vs. other oils<\/strong>\n\u00a0\nNutrient composition of extra virgin olive oil:\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 119<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturated fat:<\/strong> 14% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monounsaturated fat:<\/strong> 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)<\/strong>: 11% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> 13% of the Daily Value (DV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7% of the DV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p>The oil\u2019s main antioxidants include the anti-inflammatory oleocanthal, as well as oleuropein, a substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have criticized olive oil for having a high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-6-9-overview\">omega-6 to omega-3 ratio<\/a>. However, its total amount of polyunsaturated fats is still relatively low, so you probably don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to extra virgin olive oil, there are many other popular cooking oils available, including regular olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a closer look at how extra virgin olive oil compares to these other types of oils:<\/p>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><strong>Basics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nutrient composition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Smoke point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>made from cold-pressed olives<\/td>\n<td>strong, olive-like flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 73% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 11% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>405\u00b0 F (207\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Regular olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from olives through mechanical or chemical means<\/td>\n<td>mild, neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 67% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 10% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 16% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>406\u00b0 F (208\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canola oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from rapeseed using chemical solvents<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 63% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 28% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 7% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>493\u00b0 F (256\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>usually made from a blend of oils, including corn, soy, or sunflower oil<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 42% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 41% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>400\u00b0 F (204\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Avocado oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from cold-pressed avocado pulp<\/td>\n<td>mild and nutty flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 71% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 12% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>520\u00b0 F (271\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from fresh or dried coconut meat or milk<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 virgin coconut oil: tropical, coconut flavor<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 refined coconut oil: neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 121 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 6% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 2% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 83% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<\/td>\n<td>376\u00b0 F (191\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/extra-virgin-olive-oil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\"><caption align=\"center\"><strong>Ingredients of vegetable oils <sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-0\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-102\"><\/sup>&#8211; The nutritional values are expressed as percent (%) by mass of total fat<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Type<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Processing<br \/>treatment<sup id=\"cite_ref-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil._103-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil.-103\">[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Saturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saturated_fatty_acids\">Saturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Monounsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monounsaturated_fatty_acids\">Monounsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><a title=\"Polyunsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acids\">Polyunsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Smoke point\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke_point\">Smoke point<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-9)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Alpha-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-3)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-6)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Fatty acid ratio in food\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food\">\u03c9-6:3<br \/>ratio<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Avocado Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-104\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11,6<\/td>\n<td>70,6<\/td>\n<td>52\u201366<br \/><sup id=\"cite_ref-105\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>13,5<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12,5<\/td>\n<td>12,5:1<\/td>\n<td>250 \u00b0C (482 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-106\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Brazil nut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>24,8<\/td>\n<td>32,7<\/td>\n<td>31,3<\/td>\n<td>42,0<\/td>\n<td>0,1<\/td>\n<td>41,9<\/td>\n<td>419:1<\/td>\n<td>208\u00a0\u00b0C (406\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Canola Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,4<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>61,8<\/td>\n<td>28,1<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>18,6<\/td>\n<td>2:1<\/td>\n<td>204\u00a0\u00b0C (400\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Coconut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>82,5<\/td>\n<td>6,3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>1,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>175\u00a0\u00b0C (347\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Corn Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>12,9<\/td>\n<td>27,6<\/td>\n<td>27,3<\/td>\n<td>54,7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>58<\/td>\n<td>58:1<\/td>\n<td>232\u00a0\u00b0C (450\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25,9<\/td>\n<td>17,8<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>51,9<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>54:1<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (420\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>93,6<\/td>\n<td>1,5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0,6<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>1,5:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Flaxseed\/linseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>18,4<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>67,8<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>0,2:1<\/td>\n<td>107\u00a0\u00b0C (225\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Grape seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>14,8<\/td>\n<td>14,3 \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>74,9<\/td>\n<td>0,15<\/td>\n<td>74,7<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (421\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-nmi_116-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Hemp seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>82,0<\/td>\n<td>22,0<\/td>\n<td>54,0<\/td>\n<td>2,5:1<\/td>\n<td>166\u00a0\u00b0C (330\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-118\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">High-oleic\u00a0 Safflower oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,5<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>212\u00a0\u00b0C (414\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffff66\">\n<td align=\"left\"><b>Olive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>13,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73,0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71,3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10,5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0,7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14:1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>193\u00a0\u00b0C (380\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/b><sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>49,3<\/td>\n<td>37,0<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>9,3<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>45,5:1<\/td>\n<td>235\u00a0\u00b0C (455\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>88,2<\/td>\n<td>5,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Peanut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>16,2<\/td>\n<td>57,1<\/td>\n<td>55,4<\/td>\n<td>19,9<\/td>\n<td>0,318<\/td>\n<td>19,6<\/td>\n<td>61,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Rice bran Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><i>38,4<\/i><\/td>\n<td>38,4<\/td>\n<td><i>36,6<\/i><\/td>\n<td>2,2<\/td>\n<td>34,4<sup id=\"cite_ref-baileys_124-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>15,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-125\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sesame Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>14,2<\/td>\n<td>39,7<\/td>\n<td>39,3<\/td>\n<td>41,7<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>41,3<\/td>\n<td>138:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>15,6<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,6<\/td>\n<td>57,7<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>7,3:1<\/td>\n<td>238 \u00b0C (460 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-4\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>partially hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>14,9<\/td>\n<td>43,0<\/td>\n<td>42,5<\/td>\n<td>37,6<\/td>\n<td>2,6<\/td>\n<td>34,9<\/td>\n<td>13,4:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sunflower Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-129\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>8,99<\/td>\n<td>63,4<\/td>\n<td>62,9<\/td>\n<td>20,7<\/td>\n<td>0,16<\/td>\n<td>20,5<\/td>\n<td>128:1<\/td>\n<td>227 \u00b0C (440 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-5\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Walnut Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-130\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>unrefined<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,2<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>52,9<\/td>\n<td>5:1<\/td>\n<td>160 \u00b0C (320 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-BoH_131-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot><\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil gluten-free?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Yes, <strong>olive oil is gluten-free<\/strong> by nature when we\u2019re talking about the main classes (types) of olive oil (pure olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil). For all olive oils the only real ingredient in olive oil is the olives fruit extract&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are two exceptions, situations where you need to be a bit careful: <br \/>1) when you are dealing with an <strong>infused or flavored olive oil<\/strong>.<br \/>2) When olive oil is made in a facility that also produces gluten-containing foods<\/p>\n<p>When olive oil is produced in a shared facility that produces gluten-containing foods, there may be a slight possibility for cross-contamination and although the amount of gluten present in an olive oil would be extremely low in these instances, there could potentially be a concern for someone with celiac disease. Its recommended you look for olive oil that is certified gluten-free, or produced in an allergen-free facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infused\/Flavored olive oils<\/strong>, the only time you may really run into trouble is when you\u2019re dealing with smoke-flavored olive oil &#8211; whether it\u2019s olive oil or any other cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. In some \u201cnatural smoke flavoring,\u201d the gluten-containing grain barley is used as an ingredient. So, these oils should be avoided unless the oil has a gluten-free certification or you\u2019ve ensured that the manufacturer uses a gluten-free version of smoke flavoring.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil vegan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Olive oil is a single-ingredient plant-based food, and beside this, during the olive oil production process, there is no addition of animal-derived products.<\/p>\n<p>So even for the strictest vegans, olive oil is perfectly acceptable. Plus, olive oil is also a great source of nutrient-dense fat, which can sometimes be lacking in poorly formulated vegan diets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Abstract &#8211; <a title=\"Active components and clinical applications of olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds General Hospital, Leeds, UK)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13267\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13267\" title=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/National-Library-of-Medicine.webp\" alt=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" width=\"577\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The olive tree, Olea Europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have <strong>a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications<\/strong>. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the &#8220;Mediterranean diet.&#8221; The <strong>chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene<\/strong>. The main <strong>phenolics<\/strong> include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil&#8217;s biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticancer effects. Olive oil consumption has benefit for colon and breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n<p>The oil has been widely studied for its effects on coronary heart disease (CHD), specifically for its ability to reduce blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Antimicrobial activity of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein has been demonstrated against several strains of bacteria implicated in intestinal and respiratory infections.<\/p>\n<p>Although the majority of research has been conducted on the oil, consumption of whole olives might also confer health benefits.<\/p><p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><a title=\"The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Most of the polyphenols in this list have been shown to function both as <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and also as <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The exact chemical composition of olive oil can vary depending on factors like the olive variety, climate and soil of the olive grove, growing conditions, harvesting methods and processing methods for the extraction of olive oil from the olive fruit.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp\" alt=\"ingredients of Extra-virgin olive oil - (EVOO) main components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp 850w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-300x159-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-768x407-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-18x10-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>ingredients of Extra-virgin Olive Oil &#8211; EVOO main components<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE:\u00a0<a title=\"ingredients of Extra Viring Olive Oil - EVOO composition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp 359w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-105x300-1.jpg 105w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-4x12-1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components.webp 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp\" alt=\"representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp 734w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-264x300-1.jpg 264w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-11x12-1.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE: National Library of Medicine NIH.GOV, <a title=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components - Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7466243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil components &#8211; Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> )\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Nutrient Composition of Olive Oil &#038; comparison with Nutrient Composition of other oils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n<strong>List of the Nutrient Composition and Ingredients of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil vs. other oils<\/strong>\n\u00a0\nNutrient composition of extra virgin olive oil:\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 119<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturated fat:<\/strong> 14% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monounsaturated fat:<\/strong> 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)<\/strong>: 11% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> 13% of the Daily Value (DV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7% of the DV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p>The oil\u2019s main antioxidants include the anti-inflammatory oleocanthal, as well as oleuropein, a substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have criticized olive oil for having a high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-6-9-overview\">omega-6 to omega-3 ratio<\/a>. However, its total amount of polyunsaturated fats is still relatively low, so you probably don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to extra virgin olive oil, there are many other popular cooking oils available, including regular olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a closer look at how extra virgin olive oil compares to these other types of oils:<\/p>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><strong>Basics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nutrient composition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Smoke point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>made from cold-pressed olives<\/td>\n<td>strong, olive-like flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 73% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 11% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>405\u00b0 F (207\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Regular olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from olives through mechanical or chemical means<\/td>\n<td>mild, neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 67% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 10% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 16% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>406\u00b0 F (208\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canola oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from rapeseed using chemical solvents<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 63% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 28% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 7% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>493\u00b0 F (256\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>usually made from a blend of oils, including corn, soy, or sunflower oil<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 42% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 41% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>400\u00b0 F (204\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Avocado oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from cold-pressed avocado pulp<\/td>\n<td>mild and nutty flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 71% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 12% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>520\u00b0 F (271\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from fresh or dried coconut meat or milk<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 virgin coconut oil: tropical, coconut flavor<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 refined coconut oil: neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 121 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 6% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 2% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 83% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<\/td>\n<td>376\u00b0 F (191\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/extra-virgin-olive-oil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\"><caption align=\"center\"><strong>Ingredients of vegetable oils <sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-0\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-102\"><\/sup>&#8211; The nutritional values are expressed as percent (%) by mass of total fat<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Type<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Processing<br \/>treatment<sup id=\"cite_ref-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil._103-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil.-103\">[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Saturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saturated_fatty_acids\">Saturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Monounsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monounsaturated_fatty_acids\">Monounsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><a title=\"Polyunsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acids\">Polyunsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Smoke point\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke_point\">Smoke point<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-9)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Alpha-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-3)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-6)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Fatty acid ratio in food\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food\">\u03c9-6:3<br \/>ratio<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Avocado Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-104\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11,6<\/td>\n<td>70,6<\/td>\n<td>52\u201366<br \/><sup id=\"cite_ref-105\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>13,5<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12,5<\/td>\n<td>12,5:1<\/td>\n<td>250 \u00b0C (482 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-106\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Brazil nut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>24,8<\/td>\n<td>32,7<\/td>\n<td>31,3<\/td>\n<td>42,0<\/td>\n<td>0,1<\/td>\n<td>41,9<\/td>\n<td>419:1<\/td>\n<td>208\u00a0\u00b0C (406\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Canola Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,4<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>61,8<\/td>\n<td>28,1<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>18,6<\/td>\n<td>2:1<\/td>\n<td>204\u00a0\u00b0C (400\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Coconut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>82,5<\/td>\n<td>6,3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>1,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>175\u00a0\u00b0C (347\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Corn Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>12,9<\/td>\n<td>27,6<\/td>\n<td>27,3<\/td>\n<td>54,7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>58<\/td>\n<td>58:1<\/td>\n<td>232\u00a0\u00b0C (450\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25,9<\/td>\n<td>17,8<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>51,9<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>54:1<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (420\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>93,6<\/td>\n<td>1,5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0,6<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>1,5:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Flaxseed\/linseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>18,4<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>67,8<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>0,2:1<\/td>\n<td>107\u00a0\u00b0C (225\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Grape seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>14,8<\/td>\n<td>14,3 \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>74,9<\/td>\n<td>0,15<\/td>\n<td>74,7<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (421\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-nmi_116-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Hemp seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>82,0<\/td>\n<td>22,0<\/td>\n<td>54,0<\/td>\n<td>2,5:1<\/td>\n<td>166\u00a0\u00b0C (330\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-118\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">High-oleic\u00a0 Safflower oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,5<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>212\u00a0\u00b0C (414\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffff66\">\n<td align=\"left\"><b>Olive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>13,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73,0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71,3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10,5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0,7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14:1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>193\u00a0\u00b0C (380\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/b><sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>49,3<\/td>\n<td>37,0<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>9,3<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>45,5:1<\/td>\n<td>235\u00a0\u00b0C (455\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>88,2<\/td>\n<td>5,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Peanut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>16,2<\/td>\n<td>57,1<\/td>\n<td>55,4<\/td>\n<td>19,9<\/td>\n<td>0,318<\/td>\n<td>19,6<\/td>\n<td>61,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Rice bran Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><i>38,4<\/i><\/td>\n<td>38,4<\/td>\n<td><i>36,6<\/i><\/td>\n<td>2,2<\/td>\n<td>34,4<sup id=\"cite_ref-baileys_124-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>15,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-125\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sesame Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>14,2<\/td>\n<td>39,7<\/td>\n<td>39,3<\/td>\n<td>41,7<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>41,3<\/td>\n<td>138:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>15,6<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,6<\/td>\n<td>57,7<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>7,3:1<\/td>\n<td>238 \u00b0C (460 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-4\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>partially hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>14,9<\/td>\n<td>43,0<\/td>\n<td>42,5<\/td>\n<td>37,6<\/td>\n<td>2,6<\/td>\n<td>34,9<\/td>\n<td>13,4:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sunflower Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-129\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>8,99<\/td>\n<td>63,4<\/td>\n<td>62,9<\/td>\n<td>20,7<\/td>\n<td>0,16<\/td>\n<td>20,5<\/td>\n<td>128:1<\/td>\n<td>227 \u00b0C (440 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-5\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Walnut Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-130\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>unrefined<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,2<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>52,9<\/td>\n<td>5:1<\/td>\n<td>160 \u00b0C (320 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-BoH_131-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot><\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil gluten-free?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Yes, <strong>olive oil is gluten-free<\/strong> by nature when we\u2019re talking about the main classes (types) of olive oil (pure olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil). For all olive oils the only real ingredient in olive oil is the olives fruit extract&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are two exceptions, situations where you need to be a bit careful: <br \/>1) when you are dealing with an <strong>infused or flavored olive oil<\/strong>.<br \/>2) When olive oil is made in a facility that also produces gluten-containing foods<\/p>\n<p>When olive oil is produced in a shared facility that produces gluten-containing foods, there may be a slight possibility for cross-contamination and although the amount of gluten present in an olive oil would be extremely low in these instances, there could potentially be a concern for someone with celiac disease. Its recommended you look for olive oil that is certified gluten-free, or produced in an allergen-free facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infused\/Flavored olive oils<\/strong>, the only time you may really run into trouble is when you\u2019re dealing with smoke-flavored olive oil &#8211; whether it\u2019s olive oil or any other cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. In some \u201cnatural smoke flavoring,\u201d the gluten-containing grain barley is used as an ingredient. So, these oils should be avoided unless the oil has a gluten-free certification or you\u2019ve ensured that the manufacturer uses a gluten-free version of smoke flavoring.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil vegan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Olive oil is a single-ingredient plant-based food, and beside this, during the olive oil production process, there is no addition of animal-derived products.<\/p>\n<p>So even for the strictest vegans, olive oil is perfectly acceptable. Plus, olive oil is also a great source of nutrient-dense fat, which can sometimes be lacking in poorly formulated vegan diets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Abstract &#8211; <a title=\"Active components and clinical applications of olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds General Hospital, Leeds, UK)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13267\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13267\" title=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/National-Library-of-Medicine.webp\" alt=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" width=\"577\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The olive tree, Olea Europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have <strong>a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications<\/strong>. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the &#8220;Mediterranean diet.&#8221; The <strong>chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene<\/strong>. The main <strong>phenolics<\/strong> include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil&#8217;s biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticancer effects. Olive oil consumption has benefit for colon and breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n<p>The oil has been widely studied for its effects on coronary heart disease (CHD), specifically for its ability to reduce blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Antimicrobial activity of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein has been demonstrated against several strains of bacteria implicated in intestinal and respiratory infections.<\/p>\n<p>Although the majority of research has been conducted on the oil, consumption of whole olives might also confer health benefits.<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><a title=\"The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list below shows some of the key polyphenols found in olive oil, organized by their chemical category:<\/p><p><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Simple Phenols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Anthocyanidins<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; tyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; cyanidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; hydroxytyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; peonidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Terpenes<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; oleuropein<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; quercetin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ligstroside<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; kaempferol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Flavones<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonoid glycosides<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; apigenin<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; rutin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; luteolin<\/td>\n<td><strong>Lignans<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydroxycinnamic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#8211; pinoresinol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; caffeic acid<\/td>\n<td><strong>Hydroxybenzoic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; cinnamic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; vanillic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ferulic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; syringic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; coumaric acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><br \/>Olive Oil Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Most of the polyphenols in this list have been shown to function both as <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and also as <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The exact chemical composition of olive oil can vary depending on factors like the olive variety, climate and soil of the olive grove, growing conditions, harvesting methods and processing methods for the extraction of olive oil from the olive fruit.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp\" alt=\"ingredients of Extra-virgin olive oil - (EVOO) main components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp 850w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-300x159-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-768x407-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-18x10-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>ingredients of Extra-virgin Olive Oil &#8211; EVOO main components<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE:\u00a0<a title=\"ingredients of Extra Viring Olive Oil - EVOO composition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp 359w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-105x300-1.jpg 105w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-4x12-1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components.webp 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp\" alt=\"representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp 734w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-264x300-1.jpg 264w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-11x12-1.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE: National Library of Medicine NIH.GOV, <a title=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components - Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7466243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil components &#8211; Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> )\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Nutrient Composition of Olive Oil &#038; comparison with Nutrient Composition of other oils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n<strong>List of the Nutrient Composition and Ingredients of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil vs. other oils<\/strong>\n\u00a0\nNutrient composition of extra virgin olive oil:\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 119<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturated fat:<\/strong> 14% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monounsaturated fat:<\/strong> 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)<\/strong>: 11% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> 13% of the Daily Value (DV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7% of the DV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p>The oil\u2019s main antioxidants include the anti-inflammatory oleocanthal, as well as oleuropein, a substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have criticized olive oil for having a high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-6-9-overview\">omega-6 to omega-3 ratio<\/a>. However, its total amount of polyunsaturated fats is still relatively low, so you probably don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to extra virgin olive oil, there are many other popular cooking oils available, including regular olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a closer look at how extra virgin olive oil compares to these other types of oils:<\/p>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><strong>Basics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nutrient composition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Smoke point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>made from cold-pressed olives<\/td>\n<td>strong, olive-like flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 73% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 11% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>405\u00b0 F (207\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Regular olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from olives through mechanical or chemical means<\/td>\n<td>mild, neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 67% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 10% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 16% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>406\u00b0 F (208\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canola oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from rapeseed using chemical solvents<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 63% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 28% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 7% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>493\u00b0 F (256\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>usually made from a blend of oils, including corn, soy, or sunflower oil<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 42% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 41% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>400\u00b0 F (204\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Avocado oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from cold-pressed avocado pulp<\/td>\n<td>mild and nutty flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 71% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 12% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>520\u00b0 F (271\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from fresh or dried coconut meat or milk<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 virgin coconut oil: tropical, coconut flavor<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 refined coconut oil: neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 121 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 6% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 2% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 83% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<\/td>\n<td>376\u00b0 F (191\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/extra-virgin-olive-oil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\"><caption align=\"center\"><strong>Ingredients of vegetable oils <sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-0\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-102\"><\/sup>&#8211; The nutritional values are expressed as percent (%) by mass of total fat<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Type<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Processing<br \/>treatment<sup id=\"cite_ref-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil._103-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil.-103\">[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Saturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saturated_fatty_acids\">Saturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Monounsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monounsaturated_fatty_acids\">Monounsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><a title=\"Polyunsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acids\">Polyunsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Smoke point\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke_point\">Smoke point<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-9)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Alpha-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-3)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-6)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Fatty acid ratio in food\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food\">\u03c9-6:3<br \/>ratio<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Avocado Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-104\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11,6<\/td>\n<td>70,6<\/td>\n<td>52\u201366<br \/><sup id=\"cite_ref-105\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>13,5<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12,5<\/td>\n<td>12,5:1<\/td>\n<td>250 \u00b0C (482 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-106\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Brazil nut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>24,8<\/td>\n<td>32,7<\/td>\n<td>31,3<\/td>\n<td>42,0<\/td>\n<td>0,1<\/td>\n<td>41,9<\/td>\n<td>419:1<\/td>\n<td>208\u00a0\u00b0C (406\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Canola Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,4<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>61,8<\/td>\n<td>28,1<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>18,6<\/td>\n<td>2:1<\/td>\n<td>204\u00a0\u00b0C (400\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Coconut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>82,5<\/td>\n<td>6,3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>1,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>175\u00a0\u00b0C (347\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Corn Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>12,9<\/td>\n<td>27,6<\/td>\n<td>27,3<\/td>\n<td>54,7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>58<\/td>\n<td>58:1<\/td>\n<td>232\u00a0\u00b0C (450\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25,9<\/td>\n<td>17,8<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>51,9<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>54:1<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (420\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>93,6<\/td>\n<td>1,5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0,6<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>1,5:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Flaxseed\/linseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>18,4<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>67,8<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>0,2:1<\/td>\n<td>107\u00a0\u00b0C (225\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Grape seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>14,8<\/td>\n<td>14,3 \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>74,9<\/td>\n<td>0,15<\/td>\n<td>74,7<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (421\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-nmi_116-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Hemp seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>82,0<\/td>\n<td>22,0<\/td>\n<td>54,0<\/td>\n<td>2,5:1<\/td>\n<td>166\u00a0\u00b0C (330\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-118\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">High-oleic\u00a0 Safflower oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,5<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>212\u00a0\u00b0C (414\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffff66\">\n<td align=\"left\"><b>Olive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>13,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73,0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71,3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10,5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0,7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14:1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>193\u00a0\u00b0C (380\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/b><sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>49,3<\/td>\n<td>37,0<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>9,3<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>45,5:1<\/td>\n<td>235\u00a0\u00b0C (455\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>88,2<\/td>\n<td>5,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Peanut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>16,2<\/td>\n<td>57,1<\/td>\n<td>55,4<\/td>\n<td>19,9<\/td>\n<td>0,318<\/td>\n<td>19,6<\/td>\n<td>61,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Rice bran Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><i>38,4<\/i><\/td>\n<td>38,4<\/td>\n<td><i>36,6<\/i><\/td>\n<td>2,2<\/td>\n<td>34,4<sup id=\"cite_ref-baileys_124-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>15,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-125\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sesame Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>14,2<\/td>\n<td>39,7<\/td>\n<td>39,3<\/td>\n<td>41,7<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>41,3<\/td>\n<td>138:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>15,6<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,6<\/td>\n<td>57,7<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>7,3:1<\/td>\n<td>238 \u00b0C (460 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-4\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>partially hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>14,9<\/td>\n<td>43,0<\/td>\n<td>42,5<\/td>\n<td>37,6<\/td>\n<td>2,6<\/td>\n<td>34,9<\/td>\n<td>13,4:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sunflower Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-129\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>8,99<\/td>\n<td>63,4<\/td>\n<td>62,9<\/td>\n<td>20,7<\/td>\n<td>0,16<\/td>\n<td>20,5<\/td>\n<td>128:1<\/td>\n<td>227 \u00b0C (440 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-5\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Walnut Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-130\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>unrefined<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,2<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>52,9<\/td>\n<td>5:1<\/td>\n<td>160 \u00b0C (320 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-BoH_131-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot><\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil gluten-free?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Yes, <strong>olive oil is gluten-free<\/strong> by nature when we\u2019re talking about the main classes (types) of olive oil (pure olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil). For all olive oils the only real ingredient in olive oil is the olives fruit extract&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are two exceptions, situations where you need to be a bit careful: <br \/>1) when you are dealing with an <strong>infused or flavored olive oil<\/strong>.<br \/>2) When olive oil is made in a facility that also produces gluten-containing foods<\/p>\n<p>When olive oil is produced in a shared facility that produces gluten-containing foods, there may be a slight possibility for cross-contamination and although the amount of gluten present in an olive oil would be extremely low in these instances, there could potentially be a concern for someone with celiac disease. Its recommended you look for olive oil that is certified gluten-free, or produced in an allergen-free facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infused\/Flavored olive oils<\/strong>, the only time you may really run into trouble is when you\u2019re dealing with smoke-flavored olive oil &#8211; whether it\u2019s olive oil or any other cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. In some \u201cnatural smoke flavoring,\u201d the gluten-containing grain barley is used as an ingredient. So, these oils should be avoided unless the oil has a gluten-free certification or you\u2019ve ensured that the manufacturer uses a gluten-free version of smoke flavoring.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil vegan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Olive oil is a single-ingredient plant-based food, and beside this, during the olive oil production process, there is no addition of animal-derived products.<\/p>\n<p>So even for the strictest vegans, olive oil is perfectly acceptable. Plus, olive oil is also a great source of nutrient-dense fat, which can sometimes be lacking in poorly formulated vegan diets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Abstract &#8211; <a title=\"Active components and clinical applications of olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds General Hospital, Leeds, UK)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13267\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13267\" title=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/National-Library-of-Medicine.webp\" alt=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" width=\"577\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The olive tree, Olea Europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have <strong>a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications<\/strong>. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the &#8220;Mediterranean diet.&#8221; The <strong>chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene<\/strong>. The main <strong>phenolics<\/strong> include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil&#8217;s biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticancer effects. Olive oil consumption has benefit for colon and breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n<p>The oil has been widely studied for its effects on coronary heart disease (CHD), specifically for its ability to reduce blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Antimicrobial activity of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein has been demonstrated against several strains of bacteria implicated in intestinal and respiratory infections.<\/p>\n<p>Although the majority of research has been conducted on the oil, consumption of whole olives might also confer health benefits.<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><a title=\"The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the ingredients in pure olive oil?\u00a0 <\/strong>The chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene.<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil consists mainly of oleic acid (up to 83%), with smaller amounts of other fatty acids including linoleic acid (up to 21%) and palmitic acid (up to 20%). Approximately, 98%\u201399% of EVOO &#8211; Extra Virgin Olive Oil (the saponifiable fraction) is made up of triglycerides in the form of mostly MUFAs (oleic acid), considerable amounts of polyunsaturated fats (linoleic and \u03b1-linolenic), and small amounts of saturated fats (palmitic by 7,5%\u201320% and stearic acid by 0,5%\u20135%).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Constituents \/ Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Olive oil is composed mainly of the mixed triglyceride esters of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and of other fatty acids, along with traces of squalene (up to 0,7%) and sterols (about 0,2% phytosterol and tocosterols).<\/p><p><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Fatty acid<\/th>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>% Percentage (m\/m methyl esters)<\/th>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Monounsaturated<\/td>\n<td>55 to 83%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Polyunsaturated (<a title=\"Omega-6\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omega-6\">omega-6<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>3,5 to 21%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Palmitic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palmitic_acid\">Palmitic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Saturated<\/td>\n<td>7,5 to 20%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Stearic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stearic_acid\">Stearic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Saturated<\/td>\n<td>0,5 to 5%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"\u0391-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%91-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Polyunsaturated (<a title=\"Omega-3\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omega-3\">omega-3<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>0 to 1.5%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The olive oil composition varies by cultivar, region, altitude, time of harvest, and extraction process. (<a title=\"Olive Oil Ingredients \/ Composition - WIKIPEDIA\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olive Oil Ingredients \/ Composition &#8211; WIKIPEDIA<\/a>)<\/p><p><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its status as a spotlight food in the Mediterranean Diet (and the <b>Greek \/ Cretan Diet <\/b>in particular), and thanks to extensive research on its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult-to-match health benefits by other edible oils. Among its extensive list of phytonutrients, no single category of nutrients of olive oil is more important than its <b>polyphenols<\/b>. The polyphenol content of this delicious oil is truly amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil is very high in <b>monounsaturated fats<\/b> and contains a modest amount of vitamins E and K. Extra virgin olive oil is also loaded with antioxidants, some of which have powerful health benefits. The olive fruit and compression-extracted olive oil have a wide range of therapeutic beside the culinary applications in human nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The list below shows some of the key polyphenols found in olive oil, organized by their chemical category:<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Simple Phenols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Anthocyanidins<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; tyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; cyanidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; hydroxytyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; peonidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Terpenes<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; oleuropein<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; quercetin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ligstroside<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; kaempferol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Flavones<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonoid glycosides<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; apigenin<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; rutin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; luteolin<\/td>\n<td><strong>Lignans<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydroxycinnamic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#8211; pinoresinol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; caffeic acid<\/td>\n<td><strong>Hydroxybenzoic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; cinnamic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; vanillic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ferulic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; syringic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; coumaric acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><br \/>Olive Oil Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Most of the polyphenols in this list have been shown to function both as <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and also as <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The exact chemical composition of olive oil can vary depending on factors like the olive variety, climate and soil of the olive grove, growing conditions, harvesting methods and processing methods for the extraction of olive oil from the olive fruit.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp\" alt=\"ingredients of Extra-virgin olive oil - (EVOO) main components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp 850w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-300x159-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-768x407-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-18x10-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>ingredients of Extra-virgin Olive Oil &#8211; EVOO main components<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE:\u00a0<a title=\"ingredients of Extra Viring Olive Oil - EVOO composition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp 359w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-105x300-1.jpg 105w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-4x12-1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components.webp 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp\" alt=\"representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp 734w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-264x300-1.jpg 264w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-11x12-1.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE: National Library of Medicine NIH.GOV, <a title=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components - Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7466243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil components &#8211; Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> )\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Nutrient Composition of Olive Oil &#038; comparison with Nutrient Composition of other oils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n<strong>List of the Nutrient Composition and Ingredients of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil vs. other oils<\/strong>\n\u00a0\nNutrient composition of extra virgin olive oil:\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 119<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturated fat:<\/strong> 14% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monounsaturated fat:<\/strong> 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)<\/strong>: 11% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> 13% of the Daily Value (DV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7% of the DV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p>The oil\u2019s main antioxidants include the anti-inflammatory oleocanthal, as well as oleuropein, a substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have criticized olive oil for having a high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-6-9-overview\">omega-6 to omega-3 ratio<\/a>. However, its total amount of polyunsaturated fats is still relatively low, so you probably don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to extra virgin olive oil, there are many other popular cooking oils available, including regular olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a closer look at how extra virgin olive oil compares to these other types of oils:<\/p>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><strong>Basics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nutrient composition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Smoke point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>made from cold-pressed olives<\/td>\n<td>strong, olive-like flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 73% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 11% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>405\u00b0 F (207\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Regular olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from olives through mechanical or chemical means<\/td>\n<td>mild, neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 67% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 10% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 16% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>406\u00b0 F (208\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canola oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from rapeseed using chemical solvents<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 63% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 28% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 7% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>493\u00b0 F (256\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>usually made from a blend of oils, including corn, soy, or sunflower oil<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 42% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 41% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>400\u00b0 F (204\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Avocado oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from cold-pressed avocado pulp<\/td>\n<td>mild and nutty flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 71% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 12% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>520\u00b0 F (271\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from fresh or dried coconut meat or milk<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 virgin coconut oil: tropical, coconut flavor<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 refined coconut oil: neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 121 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 6% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 2% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 83% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<\/td>\n<td>376\u00b0 F (191\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/extra-virgin-olive-oil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\"><caption align=\"center\"><strong>Ingredients of vegetable oils <sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-0\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-102\"><\/sup>&#8211; The nutritional values are expressed as percent (%) by mass of total fat<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Type<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Processing<br \/>treatment<sup id=\"cite_ref-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil._103-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil.-103\">[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Saturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saturated_fatty_acids\">Saturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Monounsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monounsaturated_fatty_acids\">Monounsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><a title=\"Polyunsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acids\">Polyunsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Smoke point\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke_point\">Smoke point<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-9)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Alpha-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-3)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-6)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Fatty acid ratio in food\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food\">\u03c9-6:3<br \/>ratio<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Avocado Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-104\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11,6<\/td>\n<td>70,6<\/td>\n<td>52\u201366<br \/><sup id=\"cite_ref-105\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>13,5<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12,5<\/td>\n<td>12,5:1<\/td>\n<td>250 \u00b0C (482 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-106\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Brazil nut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>24,8<\/td>\n<td>32,7<\/td>\n<td>31,3<\/td>\n<td>42,0<\/td>\n<td>0,1<\/td>\n<td>41,9<\/td>\n<td>419:1<\/td>\n<td>208\u00a0\u00b0C (406\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Canola Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,4<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>61,8<\/td>\n<td>28,1<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>18,6<\/td>\n<td>2:1<\/td>\n<td>204\u00a0\u00b0C (400\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Coconut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>82,5<\/td>\n<td>6,3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>1,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>175\u00a0\u00b0C (347\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Corn Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>12,9<\/td>\n<td>27,6<\/td>\n<td>27,3<\/td>\n<td>54,7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>58<\/td>\n<td>58:1<\/td>\n<td>232\u00a0\u00b0C (450\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25,9<\/td>\n<td>17,8<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>51,9<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>54:1<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (420\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>93,6<\/td>\n<td>1,5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0,6<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>1,5:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Flaxseed\/linseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>18,4<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>67,8<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>0,2:1<\/td>\n<td>107\u00a0\u00b0C (225\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Grape seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>14,8<\/td>\n<td>14,3 \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>74,9<\/td>\n<td>0,15<\/td>\n<td>74,7<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (421\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-nmi_116-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Hemp seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>82,0<\/td>\n<td>22,0<\/td>\n<td>54,0<\/td>\n<td>2,5:1<\/td>\n<td>166\u00a0\u00b0C (330\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-118\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">High-oleic\u00a0 Safflower oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,5<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>212\u00a0\u00b0C (414\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffff66\">\n<td align=\"left\"><b>Olive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>13,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73,0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71,3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10,5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0,7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14:1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>193\u00a0\u00b0C (380\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/b><sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>49,3<\/td>\n<td>37,0<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>9,3<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>45,5:1<\/td>\n<td>235\u00a0\u00b0C (455\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>88,2<\/td>\n<td>5,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Peanut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>16,2<\/td>\n<td>57,1<\/td>\n<td>55,4<\/td>\n<td>19,9<\/td>\n<td>0,318<\/td>\n<td>19,6<\/td>\n<td>61,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Rice bran Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><i>38,4<\/i><\/td>\n<td>38,4<\/td>\n<td><i>36,6<\/i><\/td>\n<td>2,2<\/td>\n<td>34,4<sup id=\"cite_ref-baileys_124-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>15,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-125\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sesame Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>14,2<\/td>\n<td>39,7<\/td>\n<td>39,3<\/td>\n<td>41,7<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>41,3<\/td>\n<td>138:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>15,6<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,6<\/td>\n<td>57,7<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>7,3:1<\/td>\n<td>238 \u00b0C (460 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-4\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>partially hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>14,9<\/td>\n<td>43,0<\/td>\n<td>42,5<\/td>\n<td>37,6<\/td>\n<td>2,6<\/td>\n<td>34,9<\/td>\n<td>13,4:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sunflower Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-129\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>8,99<\/td>\n<td>63,4<\/td>\n<td>62,9<\/td>\n<td>20,7<\/td>\n<td>0,16<\/td>\n<td>20,5<\/td>\n<td>128:1<\/td>\n<td>227 \u00b0C (440 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-5\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Walnut Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-130\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>unrefined<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,2<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>52,9<\/td>\n<td>5:1<\/td>\n<td>160 \u00b0C (320 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-BoH_131-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot><\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil gluten-free?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Yes, <strong>olive oil is gluten-free<\/strong> by nature when we\u2019re talking about the main classes (types) of olive oil (pure olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil). For all olive oils the only real ingredient in olive oil is the olives fruit extract&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are two exceptions, situations where you need to be a bit careful: <br \/>1) when you are dealing with an <strong>infused or flavored olive oil<\/strong>.<br \/>2) When olive oil is made in a facility that also produces gluten-containing foods<\/p>\n<p>When olive oil is produced in a shared facility that produces gluten-containing foods, there may be a slight possibility for cross-contamination and although the amount of gluten present in an olive oil would be extremely low in these instances, there could potentially be a concern for someone with celiac disease. Its recommended you look for olive oil that is certified gluten-free, or produced in an allergen-free facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infused\/Flavored olive oils<\/strong>, the only time you may really run into trouble is when you\u2019re dealing with smoke-flavored olive oil &#8211; whether it\u2019s olive oil or any other cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. In some \u201cnatural smoke flavoring,\u201d the gluten-containing grain barley is used as an ingredient. So, these oils should be avoided unless the oil has a gluten-free certification or you\u2019ve ensured that the manufacturer uses a gluten-free version of smoke flavoring.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil vegan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Olive oil is a single-ingredient plant-based food, and beside this, during the olive oil production process, there is no addition of animal-derived products.<\/p>\n<p>So even for the strictest vegans, olive oil is perfectly acceptable. Plus, olive oil is also a great source of nutrient-dense fat, which can sometimes be lacking in poorly formulated vegan diets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Abstract &#8211; <a title=\"Active components and clinical applications of olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds General Hospital, Leeds, UK)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13267\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13267\" title=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/National-Library-of-Medicine.webp\" alt=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" width=\"577\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The olive tree, Olea Europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have <strong>a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications<\/strong>. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the &#8220;Mediterranean diet.&#8221; The <strong>chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene<\/strong>. The main <strong>phenolics<\/strong> include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil&#8217;s biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticancer effects. Olive oil consumption has benefit for colon and breast cancer prevention.<\/p>\n<p>The oil has been widely studied for its effects on coronary heart disease (CHD), specifically for its ability to reduce blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>Antimicrobial activity of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein has been demonstrated against several strains of bacteria implicated in intestinal and respiratory infections.<\/p>\n<p>Although the majority of research has been conducted on the oil, consumption of whole olives might also confer health benefits.<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><a title=\"The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">The Olive Oil Chemical Characteristics<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about the <a title=\"Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chemical Characteristics of Olive Oil<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Long Chain Fatty Acids, Percentage of Linolenic Acid allowed in olive oil, \u201cEssential\u201d Fatty Acids, Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and Olive Oil Acidity, Polyphenols (Antioxidants), Peroxides, Pigments and Color, Vitamins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and more&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lg1Jy9kx1Kk\" target=\"_blank\">Olive Oil: ingredients, chemical composition, and lots more&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\thttps:\/\/youtu.be\/lg1Jy9kx1Kk?feature=shared<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>An informative video on Olive Oil &#8211; check the video for more olive oil chemistry, how to keep fresh, how to best use it to give your food a flavor boost<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoilsource.com\/info\/chemical-characteristics\" target=\"_blank\">Chemical composition of the Olive Oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/polyphenols-what-are-polyphenols-rich-foods-olive-oil-health-benefits\/\">Polyphenols in olive oil \u2013 Health benefits <\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-oil-properties-ingredients-and-types-of-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Oil Properties &#8211; Olive Oil Ingredients &#8211; Olive Oil Types&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/olive-tree-species-and-varieties\/\">LEARN MORE about the Olive Trees species and varieties (cultivars) worldwide&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/the-health-benefits-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">LEARN MORE about the Health Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil consumption in Human Health&#8230;<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-long-lasts-a-bottle-of-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/\">How long lasts a bottle of extra virgin olive oil?<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/how-to-store-olive-oil-tips-for-correct-storage-of-olive-oil\/\">Tips for the proper conservation and storage of Olive Oil\n<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n        <img width=\"1080\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp\" alt=\"Greek olives grove\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-300x117-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-1024x398-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-768x299-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-olives-grove-1080x420-1-18x7-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>    \n\t    Olive Oil Wholesale &#8211; Olive Oil Wholesale Suppliers &amp; Distributors\n\t\t<h2 >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCRITIDA BIO CRETAN OLIVE OIL &#8211; Producers of Premium Cretan Culinary Products: Our Food Products are EXPORTED WORLDWIDE to 40+ countries, since 1998 &#8211; Join Us!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<p >We are a centuries-long family company (est 1912) in the production of EVOO Olive Oil on the island of CRETE in GREECE. Our Premium Cretan extra virgin olive oil and culinary food products are exported in 40+ countries worldwide to a carefully selected network of partners. CONTACT US, BE OUR NEXT VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER ! for Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) &#8211; Organic (Bio) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Organic EVOO) &#8211; Greek Table Olives &#8211; Balsamic Vinegars &#8211; Delicatessen, all from CRETE GREECE<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/bulk-olive-oil-suppliers-evoo-wholesaler\/\" target=\"_self\"  >            Join Us, become an Olive Oil Supplier \/ Wholesaler !        <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the ingredients in pure olive oil?\u00a0 <\/strong>The chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene.<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil consists mainly of oleic acid (up to 83%), with smaller amounts of other fatty acids including linoleic acid (up to 21%) and palmitic acid (up to 20%). Approximately, 98%\u201399% of EVOO &#8211; Extra Virgin Olive Oil (the saponifiable fraction) is made up of triglycerides in the form of mostly MUFAs (oleic acid), considerable amounts of polyunsaturated fats (linoleic and \u03b1-linolenic), and small amounts of saturated fats (palmitic by 7,5%\u201320% and stearic acid by 0,5%\u20135%).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Constituents \/ Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Olive oil is composed mainly of the mixed triglyceride esters of oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and of other fatty acids, along with traces of squalene (up to 0,7%) and sterols (about 0,2% phytosterol and tocosterols).<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Fatty acid<\/th>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>% Percentage (m\/m methyl esters)<\/th>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Monounsaturated<\/td>\n<td>55 to 83%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Polyunsaturated (<a title=\"Omega-6\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omega-6\">omega-6<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>3,5 to 21%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Palmitic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palmitic_acid\">Palmitic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Saturated<\/td>\n<td>7,5 to 20%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"Stearic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stearic_acid\">Stearic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Saturated<\/td>\n<td>0,5 to 5%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a title=\"\u0391-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%CE%91-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic acid<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Polyunsaturated (<a title=\"Omega-3\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omega-3\">omega-3<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>0 to 1.5%<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The olive oil composition varies by cultivar, region, altitude, time of harvest, and extraction process. (<a title=\"Olive Oil Ingredients \/ Composition - WIKIPEDIA\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olive Oil Ingredients \/ Composition &#8211; WIKIPEDIA<\/a>)<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its status as a spotlight food in the Mediterranean Diet (and the <b>Greek \/ Cretan Diet <\/b>in particular), and thanks to extensive research on its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult-to-match health benefits by other edible oils. Among its extensive list of phytonutrients, no single category of nutrients of olive oil is more important than its <b>polyphenols<\/b>. The polyphenol content of this delicious oil is truly amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil is very high in <b>monounsaturated fats<\/b> and contains a modest amount of vitamins E and K. Extra virgin olive oil is also loaded with antioxidants, some of which have powerful health benefits. The olive fruit and compression-extracted olive oil have a wide range of therapeutic beside the culinary applications in human nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The list below shows some of the key polyphenols found in olive oil, organized by their chemical category:<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Simple Phenols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Anthocyanidins<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; tyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; cyanidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; hydroxytyrosol<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; peonidins<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Terpenes<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonols<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; oleuropein<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; quercetin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ligstroside<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; kaempferol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><b>Flavones<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><b>Flavonoid glycosides<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; apigenin<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; rutin<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; luteolin<\/td>\n<td><strong>Lignans<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydroxycinnamic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&#8211; pinoresinol<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; caffeic acid<\/td>\n<td><strong>Hydroxybenzoic acids<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; cinnamic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; vanillic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; ferulic acid<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; syringic acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>&#8211; coumaric acid<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><br \/>Olive Oil Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"25px\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Most of the polyphenols in this list have been shown to function both as <strong>antioxidants<\/strong> and also as <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong> nutrients in the body. The very number and variety of polyphenols in olive oil helps explain the unique health benefits of this culinary oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The exact chemical composition of olive oil can vary depending on factors like the olive variety, climate and soil of the olive grove, growing conditions, harvesting methods and processing methods for the extraction of olive oil from the olive fruit.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp\" alt=\"ingredients of Extra-virgin olive oil - (EVOO) main components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components.webp 850w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-300x159-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-768x407-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ingredients-of-Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components-18x10-1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>ingredients of Extra-virgin Olive Oil &#8211; EVOO main components<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE:\u00a0<a title=\"ingredients of Extra Viring Olive Oil - EVOO composition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Extra-virgin-olive-oil-EVOO-main-components_fig1_339475652<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"359\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp\" alt=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-359x1024-1.webp 359w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-105x300-1.jpg 105w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components-4x12-1.jpg 4w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Major-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil-EVOO-components.webp 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp\" alt=\"representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO.webp 734w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-264x300-1.jpg 264w, https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/representative-chemical-structures-of-some-relevant-compounds-in-EVOO-11x12-1.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>representative chemical structures of some relevant compounds in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)<\/p>\n<p>(SOURCE: National Library of Medicine NIH.GOV, <a title=\"Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) components - Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7466243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Major Extra Virgin Olive Oil components &#8211; Bioactive Compounds and Quality of Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a> )\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Nutrient Composition of Olive Oil &#038; comparison with Nutrient Composition of other oils<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n<strong>List of the Nutrient Composition and Ingredients of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil vs. other oils<\/strong>\n\u00a0\nNutrient composition of extra virgin olive oil:\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is rich in heart-healthy fats, along with vitamin E and vitamin K.<\/p>\n<p>A tablespoon (about 14 grams) of olive oil contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 119<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturated fat:<\/strong> 14% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monounsaturated fat:<\/strong> 73% of total calories (mostly oleic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)<\/strong>: 11% of total calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> 13% of the Daily Value (DV)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamin K:<\/strong> 7% of the DV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight inflammation and chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p>The oil\u2019s main antioxidants include the anti-inflammatory oleocanthal, as well as oleuropein, a substance that protects LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.<\/p>\n<p>Some people have criticized olive oil for having a high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/omega-3-6-9-overview\">omega-6 to omega-3 ratio<\/a>. However, its total amount of polyunsaturated fats is still relatively low, so you probably don\u2019t need to worry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to extra virgin olive oil, there are many other popular cooking oils available, including regular olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a closer look at how extra virgin olive oil compares to these other types of oils:<\/p>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><strong>Basics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Nutrient composition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Smoke point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>made from cold-pressed olives<\/td>\n<td>strong, olive-like flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 73% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 11% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>405\u00b0 F (207\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Regular olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from olives through mechanical or chemical means<\/td>\n<td>mild, neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 119 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 67% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 10% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 16% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>406\u00b0 F (208\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canola oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from rapeseed using chemical solvents<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 63% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 28% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 7% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>493\u00b0 F (256\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vegetable oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>usually made from a blend of oils, including corn, soy, or sunflower oil<\/td>\n<td>neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 grams)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 42% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 41% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 grilling<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<\/td>\n<td>400\u00b0 F (204\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Avocado oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>extracted from cold-pressed avocado pulp<\/td>\n<td>mild and nutty flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 124 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 71% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 14% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 12% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 salad dressings<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 marinades<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 finishing oil<\/td>\n<td>520\u00b0 F (271\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>derived from fresh or dried coconut meat or milk<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 virgin coconut oil: tropical, coconut flavor<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 refined coconut oil: neutral flavor<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 121 calories\/tablespoon (14 g)<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 6% MUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 2% PUFA<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 83% saturated fat<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2022 stir-frying<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 saut\u00e9ing<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 baking<br \/>\u00a0\u2022 frying<\/td>\n<td>376\u00b0 F (191\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/extra-virgin-olive-oil<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\"><caption align=\"center\"><strong>Ingredients of vegetable oils <sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-0\"><\/sup><sup id=\"cite_ref-102\"><\/sup>&#8211; The nutritional values are expressed as percent (%) by mass of total fat<\/strong>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Type<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\">Processing<br \/>treatment<sup id=\"cite_ref-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil._103-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-The_margarine_shall_be_made_from_one_or_more_of_the_following_vegetable_oils;_canola,_safflower,_sunflower,_corn,_soybean,_or_peanut_oil.-103\">[103]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Saturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saturated_fatty_acids\">Saturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Monounsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monounsaturated_fatty_acids\">Monounsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"4\"><a title=\"Polyunsaturated fatty acids\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acids\">Polyunsaturated<\/a><br \/>fatty acids<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"2\"><a title=\"Smoke point\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Smoke_point\">Smoke point<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\" rowspan=\"1\"><a title=\"Oleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oleic_acid\">Oleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-9)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\">Total<sup id=\"cite_ref-USDA_ndbcolumn_101-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olive_oil#cite_note-USDA_ndbcolumn-101\">[101]<\/a><\/sup><\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Alpha-Linolenic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alpha-Linolenic_acid\">\u03b1-Linolenic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-3)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Linoleic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Linoleic_acid\">Linoleic<\/a><br \/>acid<br \/>(\u03c9-6)<\/th>\n<th tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Sort ascending\" role=\"columnheader button\"><a title=\"Fatty acid ratio in food\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatty_acid_ratio_in_food\">\u03c9-6:3<br \/>ratio<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Avocado Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-104\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>11,6<\/td>\n<td>70,6<\/td>\n<td>52\u201366<br \/><sup id=\"cite_ref-105\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>13,5<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>12,5<\/td>\n<td>12,5:1<\/td>\n<td>250 \u00b0C (482 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-106\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Brazil nut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>24,8<\/td>\n<td>32,7<\/td>\n<td>31,3<\/td>\n<td>42,0<\/td>\n<td>0,1<\/td>\n<td>41,9<\/td>\n<td>419:1<\/td>\n<td>208\u00a0\u00b0C (406\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Canola Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,4<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>61,8<\/td>\n<td>28,1<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>18,6<\/td>\n<td>2:1<\/td>\n<td>204\u00a0\u00b0C (400\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Coconut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>82,5<\/td>\n<td>6,3<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>1,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>175\u00a0\u00b0C (347\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Corn Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>12,9<\/td>\n<td>27,6<\/td>\n<td>27,3<\/td>\n<td>54,7<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>58<\/td>\n<td>58:1<\/td>\n<td>232\u00a0\u00b0C (450\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-1\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25,9<\/td>\n<td>17,8<\/td>\n<td>19<\/td>\n<td>51,9<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<td>54:1<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (420\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Cottonseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>93,6<\/td>\n<td>1,5<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0,6<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>1,5:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Flaxseed\/linseed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>18,4<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<td>67,8<\/td>\n<td>53<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>0,2:1<\/td>\n<td>107\u00a0\u00b0C (225\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Grape seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>14,8<\/td>\n<td>14,3 \u00a0<\/td>\n<td>74,9<\/td>\n<td>0,15<\/td>\n<td>74,7<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>216\u00a0\u00b0C (421\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-nmi_116-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Hemp seed Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>9,0<\/td>\n<td>82,0<\/td>\n<td>22,0<\/td>\n<td>54,0<\/td>\n<td>2,5:1<\/td>\n<td>166\u00a0\u00b0C (330\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-118\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">High-oleic\u00a0 Safflower oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>7,5<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>75,2<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>12,8<\/td>\n<td>very high<\/td>\n<td>212\u00a0\u00b0C (414\u00a0\u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-2\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffff66\">\n<td align=\"left\"><b>Olive, Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>13,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>73,0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71,3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>10,5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>0,7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>9,8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>14:1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>193\u00a0\u00b0C (380\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/b><sup id=\"cite_ref-Rao_108-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>49,3<\/td>\n<td>37,0<\/td>\n<td>40<\/td>\n<td>9,3<\/td>\n<td>0,2<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>45,5:1<\/td>\n<td>235\u00a0\u00b0C (455\u00a0\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Palm Oil<\/td>\n<td>hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>88,2<\/td>\n<td>5,7<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Peanut Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>16,2<\/td>\n<td>57,1<\/td>\n<td>55,4<\/td>\n<td>19,9<\/td>\n<td>0,318<\/td>\n<td>19,6<\/td>\n<td>61,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-3\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Rice bran Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td><i>38,4<\/i><\/td>\n<td>38,4<\/td>\n<td><i>36,6<\/i><\/td>\n<td>2,2<\/td>\n<td>34,4<sup id=\"cite_ref-baileys_124-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>15,6:1<\/td>\n<td>232 \u00b0C (450 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-125\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sesame Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>14,2<\/td>\n<td>39,7<\/td>\n<td>39,3<\/td>\n<td>41,7<\/td>\n<td>0,3<\/td>\n<td>41,3<\/td>\n<td>138:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>15,6<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,6<\/td>\n<td>57,7<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>51<\/td>\n<td>7,3:1<\/td>\n<td>238 \u00b0C (460 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-4\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Soybean Oil<\/td>\n<td>partially hydrogenated<\/td>\n<td>14,9<\/td>\n<td>43,0<\/td>\n<td>42,5<\/td>\n<td>37,6<\/td>\n<td>2,6<\/td>\n<td>34,9<\/td>\n<td>13,4:1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Sunflower Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-129\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>8,99<\/td>\n<td>63,4<\/td>\n<td>62,9<\/td>\n<td>20,7<\/td>\n<td>0,16<\/td>\n<td>20,5<\/td>\n<td>128:1<\/td>\n<td>227 \u00b0C (440 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-post_110-5\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td align=\"left\">Walnut Oil<sup id=\"cite_ref-130\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<td>unrefined<\/td>\n<td>9,1<\/td>\n<td>22,8<\/td>\n<td>22,2<\/td>\n<td>63,3<\/td>\n<td>10,4<\/td>\n<td>52,9<\/td>\n<td>5:1<\/td>\n<td>160 \u00b0C (320 \u00b0F)<sup id=\"cite_ref-BoH_131-0\"><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot><\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil gluten-free?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Yes, <strong>olive oil is gluten-free<\/strong> by nature when we\u2019re talking about the main classes (types) of olive oil (pure olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil). For all olive oils the only real ingredient in olive oil is the olives fruit extract&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are two exceptions, situations where you need to be a bit careful: <br \/>1) when you are dealing with an <strong>infused or flavored olive oil<\/strong>.<br \/>2) When olive oil is made in a facility that also produces gluten-containing foods<\/p>\n<p>When olive oil is produced in a shared facility that produces gluten-containing foods, there may be a slight possibility for cross-contamination and although the amount of gluten present in an olive oil would be extremely low in these instances, there could potentially be a concern for someone with celiac disease. Its recommended you look for olive oil that is certified gluten-free, or produced in an allergen-free facility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Infused\/Flavored olive oils<\/strong>, the only time you may really run into trouble is when you\u2019re dealing with smoke-flavored olive oil &#8211; whether it\u2019s olive oil or any other cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. In some \u201cnatural smoke flavoring,\u201d the gluten-containing grain barley is used as an ingredient. So, these oils should be avoided unless the oil has a gluten-free certification or you\u2019ve ensured that the manufacturer uses a gluten-free version of smoke flavoring.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Olive Oil vegan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Olive oil is a single-ingredient plant-based food, and beside this, during the olive oil production process, there is no addition of animal-derived products.<\/p>\n<p>So even for the strictest vegans, olive oil is perfectly acceptable. Plus, olive oil is also a great source of nutrient-dense fat, which can sometimes be lacking in poorly formulated vegan diets.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\">Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>Abstract &#8211; <a title=\"Active components and clinical applications of olive oil\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Active components and clinical applications of olive oil<\/strong><\/a> (Leeds General Hospital, Leeds, UK)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13267\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18069902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13267\" title=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" src=\"https:\/\/critida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/National-Library-of-Medicine.webp\" alt=\"U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)\" width=\"577\" height=\"109\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The olive tree, Olea Europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have <strong>a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications<\/strong>. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the &#8220;Mediterranean diet.&#8221; The <strong>chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene<\/strong>. The main <strong>phenolics<\/strong> include hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleuropein, which occur in highest levels in virgin olive oil and have demonstrated antioxidant activity.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants are believed to be responsible for a number of olive oil&#8217;s biological activities. Oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, has shown activity in cancer prevention, while squalene has also been identified as having anticancer effects. 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