{"id":7694,"date":"2021-02-05T09:13:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T09:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treurer.com\/?p=7694"},"modified":"2022-06-12T18:34:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-12T16:34:24","slug":"cooking-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/cooking-with-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking with extra virgin olive oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you go shopping, most likely you\u2019ll find a great deal of cooking oils to choose from. Actually, if you are a cuisine lover, chances are you already have more than one type in your pantry. However, truth to be told we know too little about how they should be used and which are their benefits to our diet.<\/p>

We know as a fact that fats are an important intake in our day to day, but not all types of fats will do. So when we are seeking for the good ones for our health, we need to pay especial attention to monounsaturated fats, which believe it or not, predominate in extra virgin olive oil, also known as EVOO these days. And effectively, several studies have proven its advantages over other oils. So why should we choose this oil instead?<\/p>

Why you should be cooking with extra virgin olive oil<\/h2>
  1. Main reasons to use it:
    1. It\u2019s more resistant to high temperatures<\/li>
    2. It can be used in more than one frying<\/li>
    3. It can be used cold beyond salads<\/li>
    4. It has great health benefits<\/li>
    5. It\u2019s less caloric than other oils<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    6. Problems other common oils have:
      1. Sunflower oil<\/li>
      2. Soy oil<\/li>
      3. Butter<\/li>
      4. Coconut oil<\/li>
      5. Refined olive oils<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>

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        1. Main reasons to use it:<\/h3>

        1.1. It\u2019s more resistant to high temperatures<\/h4>

        When we cook at high temperatures and use any oil, this goes through an oxidation process that alters its properties and begins to produce toxins such as aldehydes and peroxides, which are harmful to our health. However, it\u2019s proven that extra virgin olive oil does keep its properties unaltered<\/a> up to a temperature of 180\u00baC, therefore, it\u2019s the best for saut\u00e9ing and sealing food.<\/p>

        So if you are about to use it, just bear in mind that if your food has a large amount of water in it \u2013 such as some vegetables \u2013 it\u2019s advisable to cook it between 130 to 145\u00baC. To make batters or breading, temperature should not exceed 160\u00baC. Whereas if your intention is to fry small foods like eggs or chopped like chips, it can be reached a temperature of 180\u00baC.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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        The Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is characterized by a moderate fruity taste in harmony with a slight bitterness and a mild spicy touch. Notes of green tomato, apple and even banana can be perceived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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        1.2. It can be used in more than one frying<\/h4>

        For the same reason, if you want to deep fry your food<\/a>, you should know that only extra virgin olive oil \u2013 thanks to its stability \u2013 will maintain the properties in more than one frying session. Likewise, in these cases we must be careful not to burn the oil, that is, to check that it doesn\u2019t smoke before introducing the food we want to fry.<\/p>

        Additionally, since it has a higher density than other oils, it soaks fried foods to a lesser extent without invading their flavour, thus leaving them juicier and creating a crispier layer around them, especially if we place them on top of a kitchen paper after deep frying them.<\/p>

        1.3. It can be used cold beyond salads<\/h4>

        We know extra virgin olive oil is a well-loved product to use on salad dressing. However, besides the typical vinaigrette, this vegetable oil can be the best emulsifier of any other type of sauce providing a perfect texture and an exquisite flavour to, for instance, mayonnaise, aioli and more avant-garde preparations.<\/p>

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        Avant-garde preparations with extra virgin olive oil<\/figcaption><\/figure>

        On the other hand, extra virgin olive oil is ideal for the natural preservation of many foods, whether they are pickled, candied or marinated. This is due to its antioxidant properties that help isolate food so that it doesn\u2019t come into contact with harmful microorganisms. And, beyond that:<\/p>

        1.4. It has great health benefits<\/h4>

        Extra virgin olive oil is basically the juice extracted from olives. Its cold extraction, only by mechanical means, guarantees the preservation of most of the olive\u2019s beneficial properties. Unlike the production of other vegetable oils, there\u2019s no need to use chemicals in order to obtain it. That is, extra virgin olive oil is not a refined oil such as, for instance, sunflower oil.<\/p>

        Undeniably, extra virgin olive oil has great health benefits<\/a>. It has a large amount of polyphenols and vitamins among other compounds, which are natural antioxidants that help our body reduce cholesterol. In fact, its moderate consumption on a daily basis helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, reducing by 30% the possibility of suffering from myocardial infarction or stroke.<\/p>

        In addition, these same studies have proven that the presence of antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil can help prevent certain types of cancer and Alzheimer’s, and can help control glucose levels, making it ideal for Type 2 Diabetes\u2019 patients.<\/p>

        On the other hand, this oil is useful to combat gastric acidity and even the appearance of ulcers since it facilitates intestinal transit. Besides, it improves the absorption capacity of calcium, which strengthens our bones. So what else could we ask for?<\/p>

        1.5. It\u2019s less caloric than other oils<\/h4>

        What is its composition?<\/p>