What's the difference between olive oil and extra virgin olive oil?Updated 38 minutes ago

It all comes down to how the oil is made. “Olive oil” generally refers to a blend of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil, while extra virgin olive oil is unrefined and extracted from olives using mechanical methods, without chemical refining. To earn the “extra virgin” grade, it must also meet strict standards for flavor, aroma, and acidity, including a free acidity level of no more than 0.8%. In other words, extra virgin is the highest quality grade, and that’s exactly what Gratsi uses: 100% extra virgin olive oil, never blended with refined oil.