{"id":22963,"date":"2025-06-13T10:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doestepa.com\/en\/?p=22963"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:23:07","slug":"what-does-extra-virgin-olive-oil-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doestepa.com\/en\/evoo-culture\/what-does-extra-virgin-olive-oil-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22963\" class=\"elementor elementor-22963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ce4a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"57ce4a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5324b76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5324b76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1094\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"843\">Extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> \u2014 often abbreviated as <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"875\">EVOO<\/strong> \u2014 is more than just a label. It represents the highest standard of olive oil quality, flavor, and health benefits. But what does \u201cextra virgin\u201d really mean, and why is it important for consumers to know the difference?<\/p><p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1279\">In this article, we explain what makes extra virgin olive oil unique, how it is classified, and why oils certified by the <strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1232\">DOP Estepa<\/strong> designation are among the finest in the world.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1994052 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1994052\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86696bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86696bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is extra virgin olive oil?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b2fc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4b2fc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1588\">Extra virgin olive oil is the <strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1394\">highest quality olive oil<\/strong>, made from fresh, healthy olives that are pressed without the use of chemicals or excessive heat. The term \u201cextra virgin\u201d refers to both the <strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1546\">purity<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1576\">production method<\/strong> of the oil.<\/p><p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1662\">To be labeled as <strong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1623\">extra virgin<\/strong>, olive oil must meet strict standards:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1874\"><li data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1739\"><p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1739\"><strong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1682\">Cold-pressed<\/strong>: Extracted below 27\u00b0C to preserve nutrients and flavor<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1771\"><p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1771\"><strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1769\">Free acidity below 0.8%<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1800\"><p data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1800\"><strong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1798\">No chemical refining<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1874\"><p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1874\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1825\">No sensory defects<\/strong> \u2014 the oil must taste fresh, fruity, and balanced<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2034\">These conditions ensure that the oil maintains its natural <strong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1950\">polyphenols<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1965\">vitamin E<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1981\">aromas<\/strong>, which contribute to its flavor and health benefits.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64dcbad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"64dcbad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a75d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83a75d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is EVOO different from other olive oils?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac482f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ac482f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18cd2a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18cd2a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2166\">Not all olive oils are created equal. Here&#8217;s how EVOO compares:<\/p><div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\"><div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2688\"><thead data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2252\"><tr data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2252\"><th data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2195\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type of Olive Oil<\/th><th data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2215\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Processing<\/th><th data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2225\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Acidity<\/th><th data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Flavor<\/th><th data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2252\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Refining<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2688\"><tr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2424\"><td data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2365\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2386\">Cold-pressed<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2396\">\u2264 0.8%<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2412\">Fruity, fresh<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2424\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2511\"><td data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2452\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Virgin Olive Oil<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2473\">Cold-pressed<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2483\">\u2264 2.0%<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2499\">Mild defects<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2511\">None<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2598\"><td data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2539\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Refined Olive Oil<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2560\">Chemically treated<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2570\">\u2264 0.3%<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2586\">Neutral<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2598\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2688\"><td data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2626\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Olive Oil (mixed)<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2656\">Blend of refined and virgin<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2665\">Varies<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2680\">Neutral\/mild<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2688\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\"><div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2794\">Only <strong data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2721\">extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> offers the full combination of <strong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2793\">flavor, aroma, and nutritional value<\/strong>.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9acbd07 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9acbd07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98326f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98326f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What makes PDO Estepa EVOO so special?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d390aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d390aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef2a444 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef2a444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"3015\">When buying EVOO, look for oils with a <strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2937\">Protected Designation of Origin (DOP)<\/strong> \u2014 like <strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2959\">DOP Estepa<\/strong> \u2014 which ensures authenticity and exceptional standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3036\">DOP Estepa EVOO is:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3421\"><li data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3117\"><p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3117\">Made exclusively from olives grown in the <strong data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3099\">Estepa region<\/strong>, southern Spain<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3198\"><p data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3198\">Produced under the <strong data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3196\">strictest standards of any olive oil DOP in the world<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3259\"><p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3259\">Cold-pressed within hours of harvest to preserve quality<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3325\"><p data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3325\">Rich in <strong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3285\">polyphenols<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3301\">oleic acid<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3323\">antioxidants<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3421\"><p data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3421\">Backed by rigorous <strong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3365\">certifications<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3383\">traceability<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3421\">environmental sustainability<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3535\">This means you\u2019re not only enjoying a premium oil, but also supporting local farmers and eco-friendly practices.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a92dce3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a92dce3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bd8a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44bd8a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why knowing the meaning of EVOO matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2827b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e2827b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba7654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba7654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3673\">Understanding what \u201cextra virgin\u201d means helps you make better choices for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3966\"><li data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3740\"><p data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3740\"><strong data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3687\">Health<\/strong>: EVOO is packed with healthy fats and antioxidants<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3791\"><p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3791\"><strong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3752\">Taste<\/strong>: It enhances the flavor of your food<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3891\"><p data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3891\"><strong data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3812\">Sustainability<\/strong>: DOP-certified oils like Estepa protect traditional farming and biodiversity<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3966\"><p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3966\"><strong data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3903\">Value<\/strong>: You know exactly what you\u2019re getting \u2014 no blends or additives<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b2fbb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b2fbb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08ce3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e08ce3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for choosing real EVOO<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c7b79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24c7b79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4073\"><p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4073\">Check for certification seals (like <strong data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4070\">PDO Estepa<\/strong>)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4146\"><p data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4146\">Avoid labels that simply say \u201colive oil\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s not the same as EVOO<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4202\"><p data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4202\">Look for a <strong data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4176\">harvest date<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4200\">best-before date<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4254\"><p data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4254\">Store in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a8377 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66a8377\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd9222c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fd9222c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b8139 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4b8139\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec7c7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cec7c7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4503\">\u201cExtra virgin olive oil\u201d isn\u2019t just a marketing term \u2014 it\u2019s a guarantee of quality, purity, and authenticity. Oils like <strong data-start=\"4409\" data-end=\"4428\">PDO Estepa EVOO<\/strong> set the standard with their commitment to excellence from grove to bottle.<\/p><p data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4611\">When you choose DOP Estepa, you\u2019re choosing a product with real origin, flavor, and respect for tradition.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f475a20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f475a20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525b273 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"525b273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afafa5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5afafa5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa54538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa54538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To continue learning about extra virgin olive oil<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3007447 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3007447\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3498bf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3498bf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doestepa.com\/en\/\">Why PDO Estepa means quality<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doestepa.com\/en\/evoo-culture\/olive-oil-health\/\">Health benefits of EVOO<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doestepa.com\/en\/evoo-culture\/store-evoo-home-quality\/\">How to store EVOO properly<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extra virgin olive oil \u2014 often abbreviated as EVOO \u2014 is more than just a label. It represents the highest standard of olive oil quality, flavor, and health benefits. But what does \u201cextra virgin\u201d really mean, and why is it important for consumers to know the difference? 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