sundaynfl Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have always seen EVOO referred to in various recipes and always wondered what the hell it was. It sounded like a special gourmet liquid ingredient, I always pictured it in a can that looked like an energy drink with a label similar to Illy Coffee! Then tonight I was reading another post and as I read EVOO, it popped into my head and I finally realized what it stood for!! Any other misconceptions or non perceptions out there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have always seen EVOO referred to in various recipes and always wondered what the hell it was. It sounded like a special gourmet liquid ingredient, I always pictured it in a can that looked like an energy drink with a label similar to Illy Coffee! Then tonight I was reading another post and as I read EVOO, it popped into my head and I finally realized what it stood for!! Any other misconceptions or non perceptions out there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Elevation Varies Oven Operation??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 eat very old octopus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Short for eVoodoo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 i can't think of any off the top of my head, but am sure i've been a victim of that here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Obviously you've never watched Rachael Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Obviously you've never watched Rachael Ray. that's where i picked it up........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 what's it mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 what's it mean? extra virgin olive oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 extra virgin olive oil Mah pants got tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Mah pants got tight. olive oil, not Olive Oyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 olive oil, not Olive Oyl i'd hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 How do you get the extra in extra virgin olive oil if its already virgin olive oil ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 How do you get the extra in extra virgin olive oil if its already virgin olive oil ? umm...you add more so it has some extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 How do you get the extra in extra virgin olive oil if its already virgin olive oil ? Extra refers to it being the highest quality of olive oil in taste, color, and purity. There are certain requirements that the oil must meet in order to be labeled extra virgin. I think someone posted an article in this forum about how the label may say "extra virgin" but it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Extra refers to it being the highest quality of olive oil in taste, color, and purity. There are certain requirements that the oil must meet in order to be labeled extra virgin. I think someone posted an article in this forum about how the label may say "extra virgin" but it's not. here's a link to wikipedia Since IOOC standards are complex, the labels in stores (except in the U.S.) clearly show an oil's grade: Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in extra-virgin olive oil. Virgin olive oil has an acidity less than 2%, and judged to have a good taste. There can be no refined oil in virgin olive oil. Olive oil is a blend of virgin oil and refined virgin oil, containing at most 1% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavor. Olive-pomace oil is a blend of refined pomace olive oil and possibly some virgin oil. It is fit for consumption, but it may not be called olive oil. Olive-pomace oil is rarely found in a grocery store; it is often used for certain kinds of cooking in restaurants. Lampante oil is olive oil not used for consumption; lampante comes from olive oil's ancient use as fuel in oil-burning lamps. Lampante oil is mostly used in the industrial market. generally, extra virgin is darker and more robustly flavored. that's not to say it's always "better", because for some uses you don't necessarily want a ton of flavor from the oil itself. Edited March 8, 2007 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 here's a link to wikipedia generally, extra virgin is darker and more robustly flavored. that's not to say it's always "better", because for some uses you don't necessarily want a ton of flavor from the oil itself. that's really pretty cool info with the definition of the types of oil ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I only cook one dish that calls for OO that's not EV. It's one of my absolute favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I only cook one dish that calls for OO that's not EV. It's one of my absolute favorites. Awesome place to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I never understand Rachel Ray's use of the EVOO as she alway says "EVOO, extra virgin olive oil" ... what is the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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