"Extra virgin" olive oil

Impret-Sir | 21:08 Sat 17th Jul 2004 | Food & Drink

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What does the "virgin" and "extra virgin" bit mean when related to olive oil?

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It has something to do with the acidity level (the first pressing). I don't usually answer with a link but it is quite an involved complete expanation, so go to http://web.foodnetwork.com/food/web/encyclopedia/termdetail/ 0,7770,4171,00.html for an complete answer.

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