Can you explain why some olive oil is called “Extra Virgin,” or “First Cold Press”?
A. The terms “Extra Virgin” and “First Cold Press,” which can be almost interchangeable, are used to indicate how much processing has gone into rendering the oil from the olive. First Cold press is exactly that, the first oil to come off the press without any extra pressure, or in some cases, chemicals. When we see the two terms together, it merely emphasizes the quality of the oil.
