What is the difference between Imported Olive Oil and Imported Cold Pressed Olive Oil?

I have a recipe that calls for cold pressed olive oil and I didn't see any that said ';cold pressed'; in the store, is there a big difference? I hope this isn't a dumb question. I have just recently tried to start finding more healthful oils and I think I'm clueless.


ThanksWhat is the difference between Imported Olive Oil and Imported Cold Pressed Olive Oil?
Almost all Extra Virgin olive oil is cold pressed. You should see it right on the label (it's sometimes in smaller print, beneath the place that states ';extra virgin';). This is the first press of the olive, and is done without heat.





Extra virgin olive oil is the most pure oil, has no additives, and is the most unrefined. It also has the most flavor. What is the difference between Imported Olive Oil and Imported Cold Pressed Olive Oil?
Extra Virgin olive oil is an olive oil that has an acidity level less than 1% and it has to be cold pressed to carry that label. That means that no heat could be added during the extraction of the oil. You should go to a specialty store and get an estate bottled extra virgin olive oil, they have so much more flavor than grocery store bought ones.... you should use the best quality you can afford.


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