• Diet, Food & Nutrition

  Extra virgin olive oil

  Posted by naslam1603 on May 3, 2024 at 8:34 am

  Hi B. & Daniel,

  I am currently using coconut oil and ghee for sauteeing vegetables. I want to start including extra virgin olive oil but the majority of supermarkets sell evoo to drizzle over food.

  Could I use the same oil for cooking too?

  I came across this in Aldi yesterday which I was thinking of purchasing, but thought I’d check with you first.

  https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-specially-selected-pdo-terra-di-bari-castel-del-monte-extra-virgin-olive-oil-500ml/4088600391977

  Bernadette replied 9 months ago 2 Members · 3 Replies
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  Bernadette

  Member

  May 3, 2024 at 9:34 am

  Hi @Naveed Aslam – if budget allows, I would look for one that is certified organic.

  And Daniel wrote a great article HERE sharing tips on what to look for when purchasing EVOO.

  To answer your question about cooking with olive oil… it depends on the quality of the olive oil. The higher quality ones contain antioxidant properties that offset the oxidation that happens when you heat a monounsaturated oil. So yes, if it’s high quality, you can cook with it. I just wouldn’t fry with it.

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  naslam1603

  Member

  May 3, 2024 at 9:50 am

  @Bernadette Abraham Thank you B for the link and sure, will look to buy organic instead.

  With regards to cooking, I tend to sauté the veggies with oil. This is where I want to use the evvo. Once sauteed, simmer in a small amount of water until soft with the lid closed

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  Bernadette

  Member

  May 3, 2024 at 9:52 am

  @Naveed Aslam yes no issues when used that way. Just be sure it’s a high quality organic extra virgin olive oil

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