olive oil

[blondegirly]

is it true that you are not supposed to fry with extra virgin olive oil?

[wonderwoman1]

its fine to fry with....it has a flavour which will be transferred to the food. I always cook with it becuase i like the flavour.

[aristotle]

But you shouldn't fry at high temperature as it ruins the flavour.

[spanner7853]

Olive oil has a high smoke point, 410 degrees F, and doesn't degrade as quickly as many other oils do with repeated high heating.

[Amara]

Don't fry with extra virgin - just use the normal stuff - extra virgin on salads.

[stevie-p]

Not many people cook with extra virgin,i think it leaves a bad taste,but not sure,plus its expensive,because its the 1st press...so use as dressing...ordinary olive oils fine for ya cookin'

[JamesEverton]

Although you can fry with extra virgin olive oil the consensus of opinion seems to be that this is a waste. Extra virgin olive oil is more expensive and heating it will reduce its healthy properties.

[nickmo]

this may help as well with info.