Jul 06, 2022

Can I use EVOO for cooking?

by Vitina Feo

Can you use EVOO for cooking?

The short answer is YES! YOU CAN, AND SHOULD, COOK WITH EVOO.

Why are we asking this question? There is a myth installed that assures EVOO is not healthy to cook with, because it is not a stable oil to do so. But this is a fallacy!

We bumped into an article written by Dr. Joanna McMillan, one of Australia’s favorite and best-known nutrition and lifestyle specialists, PhD qualified nutrition scientist, and we think she explains this topic from a scientific and health perspective.

“Sautéing on the stove equates to a temperature of around 120°C (250 °F), deep-frying is usually in the range 160-180°C (260 - 360 °F) and roasting in the oven 180°C (360 °F). It is not often you would cook at any temperature higher than this. If you are roasting your veggies in the oven at 180°C, your extra virgin olive oil is perfect as it has a smoke point above this.” (*)
(*) In fact, Papa Vince EVOO has a smoke point > 375 °F !

“Extra virgin olive oil has three key qualities that make it an excellent cooking oil: it contains predominantly stable monounsaturated fatty acids, it has a low level of free fatty acids and it has a high level of protective antioxidants”

Also, "several good studies have confirmed the stability of extra virgin olive oil during cooking."

Therefore, EVOO can be used safely for cooking and deep-frying! Let’s continue with what Mediterranean countries have been doing for hundreds of years and enjoy cooking with your extra virgin olive oil.

Article: Dr. Johanna McMillan, Can You Cook With Extra Virgin Olive Oil?, accessed: 07/03/2022,
https://drjoanna.com.au/blog/can-you-cook-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil-blog-793/

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from 776 reviews

Very tasty!

We will be ordering more.

R.L.

No Onion No Garlic Low Acid Formula. Glass-Canned Minimal Processing Small Batch. Gluten-Free Non GMO Cherry Tomatoes grown locally in Sicily, Italy. Exceptional Taste

03/28/2023

Fresh taste, so yummy

The tomato sauce was so good. There’s no sweet taste due to sugar and no bite due to poor tomatoes. It’s in a glass jar which made me very happy so I popped it right open for a quick taste. It was so good it was hard to close it up (so good) and keep it for use on Pappa Vince pasta. I’m glad I did because the combo of the two was really delicious. I have some new favorites in the food category.

V.S.

Papa Vince

03/26/2023

Papa Vince EVO

The best tasting olive oil on the market. Never oily and heavy tasting. We have used it for years.

A.M.

Papa Vince Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 4Bottles Save $23.00 with Subscription

03/20/2023

Nothing taste better

I have a ounce a day in the morning, helps me start my day and I no longer have leaky gut or a digestion issues, been using since around 2015

P.G.

Papa Vince Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 4Bottles Save $23.00 with Subscription

03/19/2023

The Real Deal

Papa Vince's Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Sicily is excellent and perfectly pairs with the Balsamic Moscato. You will love every drop.

T.B.

03/09/2023

Excellent Quality

This is my 3rd order with Papa Vince. Their olive oil is top-notch.
Chili pepper olive oil is the best in America.
Papa Vince staff definitely know what they are doing, experts in the field.
Thanks Papa Vince.

S.A.

Polyphenol Rich Olive Oil Extra Virgin from Sicily, Italy. Classic & Chili Pepper Fused Olive Oil. Agrumato, Unblended, First Cold Pressed, Single Sourced, Unfiltered, Unrefined, Robust, Mild hot finish, High in Antioxidants EVOO Gift Set

03/07/2023

Excellent

B.B.

Chili Pepper Olive Oil Extra Virgin - Unblended, Single Estate, Single Source, Single Family Sicily Italy, Harvest Dec 2020/2021, First Cold Pressed, High in Antioxidants, Polyphenol Rich, Unfiltered, Unrefined

03/03/2023

Best!

All of the Papa Vince products are superb. Love their pasta, marmalade is amazing. Olive oil is #1

J.C.B.

Olive Oil Extra Virgin Single Estate from our family in Sicily, Clean Food, First Cold Pressed 2020/21, Italy, Unblended, Unfiltered, Unrefined, Robust, Rich in Antioxidant 3 fl oz - Papa Vince

03/03/2023

The best!

Papa Vince is sooo good.(this is an update because I made a mistake in rating). And this company and products deserve the highest praise for quality

M.C.

Papa Vince Olive Oil Extra Virgin - 4Bottles Save $23.00 with Subscription

02/28/2023

Delish

Great Olive Oil!

S.M.

Papa Vince Olive Oil Extra Virgin - Unblended, Family Harvest, High in Polyphenols, Single Estate, First Cold Pressed, Sicily, Italy, Peppery Finish, Unfiltered, Unrefined,

02/28/2023

Spice

Jump into the best flavor guaranteed ,from intimate beginnings to delightful overflows of tasty extravegents!

S.S.

Chili Pepper Olive Oil Extra Virgin - Unblended, Single Estate, Single Source, Single Family Sicily Italy, Harvest Dec 2020/2021, First Cold Pressed, High in Antioxidants, Polyphenol Rich, Unfiltered, Unrefined

02/27/2023

Excellent product

Very tasty ‘kind’ to the mouth

b.g.

Olive Oil Extra Virgin Single Estate from our family in Sicily, Clean Food, First Cold Pressed 2020/21, Italy, Unblended, Unfiltered, Unrefined, Robust, Rich in Antioxidant 3 fl oz - Papa Vince

02/25/2023

Excellent

This Sicilian treat has been an amazing tool in my personal "battle of the bulge". The "contents" listing on the packages and bottles tells the story: simple foods without "additives". Papa Vince's outstanding product line has helped to to fast intermittently as I always have something exquisite to look forward to.

J.

Whole Wheat Tumminia Busiate Pasta made by our family in Sicily, Italy from locally grown Ancient Grain. High in Fiber & Resistant Starch, Weak Gluten, Al Dente Texture & Flavor you'll love

02/24/2023

Deliciously yummy

I love this on my salads!

T.N.

Low Sodium Salad Dressing - Low Carb, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added. Classic Vinaigrette blend of extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar. High in Antioxidants & Vitamins. Perfect for salad - Papa Vince

02/23/2023

Great Product!

I recently ordered the tomato sauce. It is fresh and great tasting.

K.

No Onion No Garlic Low Acid Formula. Glass-Canned Minimal Processing Small Batch. Gluten-Free Non GMO Cherry Tomatoes grown locally in Sicily, Italy. Exceptional Taste