Napa Valley Naturals olive oils are all extra virgin, cold pressed and unrefined. While the United States does not have a legal standard for extra virgin olive oil, Napa Valley Naturals meets and exceeds the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) standard for extra virgin olive oil.

Napa Valley Natural Extra Virgin Olive Oils are pressed at temperatures below 98.5 degrees. Our olive oils are pressed at such low temperatures to preserve their flavor and nutritional value.

Cold pressed means that the oil is processed under 35° centigrade. More oil can be extracted at temperatures exceeding 35°, but it is of a lower grade and is usually refined to be used in the food industry.

Typically employed on citruses, the essential oil is mechanically pressed out of the rind of the fruit. This method is also known as "expression."

While Annie's Naturals Olive Oils are quite safe, it is true that when improperly produced some infused oils can be dangerous. Olive oil itself will not grow bacteria, but when pieces of whole herbs or vegetables are introduced clostridium botulinum, a soil-born bacteria can produce a toxin that causes food poisoning. Annie's Naturals uses a process wherein the essence of the roasted garlic is blended with olive oil.

Not at all. In fact, the wide variety of natural flavors available is what makes olive oil unique among all edible oils. As mentioned above, many nuances contribute to the diversity of flavors, colors and aromas found in olive oil. Connoisseurs generally categorize olive oil as mild (delicate, light or "buttery"); semifruity (stronger, with more taste of the olive); and fruity (oil with full-blown olive flavor).

All the olive oils can be used to cook. Preferably, us an olive oil of ordinary quality for cooking while reserving the very high quality olive oils just for delicately seasoning or adding the finishing touches to your already cooked dishes.

Cold Pressed technology is a method of obtaining herbal extracts without heating or raising the temperature to preserve the natural medicinal values.

Although Tassos® products are not certified kosher, neither meat nor dairy are processed at the olive oil facility. Tassos® Olivara Bruschetta does contain cheese, but no meat is processed at the olive facility. Olives and Olive Oil, by their nature, are kosher.

Extra Virgin olive oils contain the flavors of the olive fruit. (Tasting a raw olive is one of those experiences you would hope never to repeat.) Bitterness, along with pungency and vegetal/fruit flavors are considered positive attributes in EVO olive oils, particularly when they are well balanced. Depending on many factors, such as the olive variety and ripeness, milling technique, and the age of the oil, bitterness and pungency can be quite intense.

Cold-pressed means that no heat or chemicals (which destroy nutrients) are used in the pressing process.

Unfortunately, these products were discontinued and there are no plans to make any more of these products.

In this case, as with coconut oil, "fattening" has more to do with your ability to burn calories than with the caloric value of the oil. Olive oil has a few more calories per quart than corn or soy oil, but since it doesn't damage our ability to burn calories as much as the unsaturated oils do, it is less fattening. Extra virgin olive oil is the best grade, and contains an antioxidant that protects against cancer and heart disease. [1994, Curr. Conts.]

Olive oil attracts external moisture to the skin and still allows normal functions of the skin to take place (sweating, shedding of dead skin and releasing sebum). Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is the most effective anti-oxidant. It protects cellular structures against damage from free radicals and moisturizes the skin from within, reducing UV-induced skin damage.

Tassos® Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest grade of olive oil. The oil is first cold pressed, from unripe Koroneiki olives and is the only olive oil in the United States Market with oleic acidity level less than .5%. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is commonly used for dipping, salad dressings, marinades and sautéing. Tassos® Fine Virgin Olive Oil is first cold pressed from more mature olives, and has an oleic acidity level under 1%.

No. All oils have the same number of calories per tablespoon. However, Tassos® Olive Oil is so rich in flavor that less is needed for great taste. Olive Oil, due to the presence of mono-unsaturated fats, has been linked to a reduced risk for heart disease and some cancers. We appreciate your feedback. Please email us at customer_service@tassos.com or call 1-800-4-TASSOS with your suggestions and questions.

Yes. Olive oil is very healthy and has a number of health benefits. Complete information may be found at this site under Health Benefits.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of the best oils for your hair, skin, body, etc. It's filled with antioxidants, and incredibly moisturizing. Jojoba Oil is excellent due to its chemical makeup similarities to our natural sebum. Excellent for ALL types of skin and hair. Castor Oil is said to strengthen hair, but I've always had to dilute it. It's very thick, so don't overuse!

Napa Valley Natural Extra Virgin Olive Oils have an acidity of .05% or less at the time of bottling. Acidity and quality can be affected by many factors once the olive oil leaves our bottling facility. Temperature and direct bright light during transportation and storage on store shelves can negatively impact the quality of olive oil.

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Yes, at very low temperatures. It is topped off with nitrogen (an inert gas) to prevent exposure to oxygen (as oxygen leads to rancidity). Please refrigerate after opening.

The cold-pressed omegaflo® process yields 37% oil from the flax seed, which is equivalent to 3.7 pounds of Flax Seed Oil yielded from every ten pounds of flax seeds.

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All the oils used in our products are cold pressed and unrefined. This means that no heat or chemical solvents are used to extract or refine the oil from the seeds. This method of cold pressing nuts and seeds to extract nutrient-rich oils dates back thousands of years. Cold pressing results in the finest quality oils without the loss of nutrients that is common in some modern, cost-cutting extraction methods.

The pour point of all of our SAE grade oils is less than –30 F and varies from oil to oil. This should be more than adequate as ambient temperature does not get that cold and wind chill does not effec tmotor oil.

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PREGCEL Benefishoil Omega 3 is unrefined fish oil sourced from wild salmon swimming freely in Alaskan waters - considered to be one of the most pristine. PREGCEL Benefishoil contains naturally occurring antioxidants. Furthermore, PREGCEL Benefishoil is separate to the PREGCEL Pregnancy Multi-Vitamin to give consumers the option of taking a higher dose of fish oil. PREGCEL Benefishoil also comes in smaller capsules for easier swallowing.