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what is virgin olive oil?

Virgin Olive Oil

Virgin Olive Oil is made exactly like Extra Virgin, but their acidity, in terms of oleic acid is allowed to reach 1 ½%, 3%, and 4%. An oil with more than 4% is not suitable for consumption.

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