Extra virgin olive oil is considered one of the healthiest oils due to its high content of antioxidants and beneficial fatty acids.

However, precisely because it is delicate and precious, it is important to know how to use it correctly – so as not to lose all its benefits.

Do not use for high-temperature frying.

Many people believe that extra virgin olive oil can be used for frying like any other oil. In reality, its smoke point (around 190°C) is lower than that of refined oils; heating it beyond this point leads to the degradation of polyphenols, the loss of its antioxidant activity, and the formation of undesirable and harmful compounds.