Olive Oil & Balsamic Research | The Anointed Olive

Understanding the Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Standard

What makes an olive oil Ultra Premium? Explore the chemistry behind the UP standard and learn what FFA, Oleic Acid, Peroxide Value, UV absorption, Biophenols, DAGs and PPP reveal about an extra virgin olive oil.

Can You Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil? The Truth About Smoke Point

Yes, you can cook with extra virgin olive oil. Learn why smoke point doesn't tell the whole story, how EVOO performs when heated, and why freshness, FFA, biophenols and oxidative stability matter.