extra-virgin

[ ek-struh-vur-jin ]

adjective

1. made from the first pressing of highest-quality olives.

extra virgin

adjective

1. (of olive oil) of the highest quality, extracted by cold pressing rather than chemical treatment

Example Sentences

Polyphenol-rich foods such as dark chocolate, berries, red grapes, green tea and extra virgin olive oil help reduce inflammation and encourage the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

From Salon

There were also funny bits about the “extra” in extra virgin olive oil and what happened when he ate a raspberry for the first time at the age of 40.

From Los Angeles Times

A squeeze of fresh lemon along with fresh, peppery extra virgin olive oil, shaved purple onion, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper take it all up a level.

From Salon

Richly flavored oils like extra virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil are best saved for uses where that flavor shines through, while more refined options, like canola, are useful for things like frying, inclusion in baked goods, or other times you don’t want to impart too much flavor to the food.

From Salon

These are typically labeled as extra virgin, virgin, cold pressed or unrefined, depending on exactly how they were pressed.

From Salon