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FAQ and Other Useful Information for Your Well-Being:

• How much does 1 liter of oil weigh in kilograms? The specific weight of oil is 0.916. Therefore, 1 liter of oil weighs 0.916 kilograms.
• How many liters is 1 kg of oil? The specific weight of oil is 0.916. So, the conversion of 1 kilogram of oil to liter is 1.0916 liters.
• How much is 1 teaspoon of oil? 10 mL. The English abbreviation for a teaspoon is “tsp.”
• How many calories are in 1 teaspoon of oil? 80 calories per 10 mL.
• How much is 1 tablespoon of oil? 15 mL. The English abbreviation for a tablespoon is “tbsp.”
• How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of oil? 120 calories per 15 mL.
• How many calories does olive oil have per 100 grams? 899 kcal per 100 g.
• What does EVO oil mean? EVOO is a technical abbreviation that has become widely used to refer to extra virgin olive oil, also “EVO oil” might be used.  For example, “100% Italian EVOO” is used to indicate the Italian extra virgin olive oil.
• When is new olive oil produced? New olive oil, also called “Novello” in Italian, is obtained from the olive harvest, which usually takes place from mid-October until the end of November, sometimes until early December. During this period the fresh harvest’s olive oil, also known as “Novello” in Italy, is put up for sales.
• How long does olive oil last? Olive oil acts as a preservative and does not expire, but it does have a Best Before Date (TMC in Italian, standing for “Termine Minimo di Conservazione”). The BBD determines the ideal period during which the organoleptic (taste) and chemical-physical characteristics of the evo oil do not exceed the limits set by European regulations. Tipically the BBD for extra virgin olive oils is about 14 months.
• What is the price of olive oil? The cost per litre of extra virgin olive oil varies from production year to production year, depending on the area or country of production, the type of cultivar, the time of harvest and the yield.
• What is meant by oil classification? European legislation as per the latest EU Reg. 2104/2022 classifies oils according to the production process and the chemical-physical characteristics they must meet.
• What is extra virgin olive oil, and what does it contain? Extra virgin olive oil is made of one ingredient only: 100% extra virgin olive oil, whose legal denomination (according to the EU official classification) is: “Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.”Extra virgin olive oil must have a perfect taste (0 defect) and a maximum acidity of 0.8%.”. L’olio extra vergine di oliva è un olio dal gusto perfetto e con acidità massima dello 0,8%.
• What is olive oil? It is obtained from a refined blend of olive oils that have undergone a refining process and virgin (or extra virgin) olive oils. Its maximum acidity must not exceed 1%.The official designation of olive oil is: “Olive Oil consisting of refined olive oils and virgin olive oils. Oil containing exclusively olive oils that have undergone a refining process and extra virgin olive oil.”
• What is pomace oil? Pomace oil is a blend obtained from olive pomace and extra virgin olive oils with an acidity level of 1% or lower.The official product designation is: “Oil containing exclusively oils derived from the processing of the product obtained after the extraction of olive oil and oils obtained directly from olives.” Internationally, olive pomace oil is also called “pomace”, whereas in Italy it is called “sansa”.
• What is vegetable oil?Vegetable oils refer to all oils extracted from seeds, fruits, pits, or nuts of oil-producing plants. Olive oils and seed oils fall under the classification of vegetable oils. When different vegetable oils are mixed together (e.g. sunflower seed oil blended with olive oil), they are marketed as “oil-based condiments” or “blended oils”.
• What are the main pack sizes to buy olive oil in bulk? For personal use, bulk oil can be purchased in 3- or 5-liter cans. The can is the ideal container because it is lighter than a glass carboy and offers complete protection from light. For professional use, oil is available in larger containers such as 200-liter drums or IBC tanks (also called “cubitainers”) with a capacity of 1,000 liters.
• Where should used oil be disposed of? Used oil from cooking or frying should be disposed of in special collection bins for waste oil, usually located at municipal recycling centers.
• What does “Private Label” oil mean? “Private Label” is the English term for oil sold under a trader’s brand rather than the producer’s brand. It is also abbreviated in PL. In France or Italy it is also called MDD (Marchio del Distributore / Marque du distributeur), meaning “Distributor’s Brand.” An example of a Private Label product is the retailer’s branded olive oil that you find in any supermarket chain.
• Why does oil freeze? What should be done with frozen oil? When exposed to very low temperatures, oil solidifies, and white flakes, known as “flocculi,” appear in suspension. To return the oil to its natural state, simply restore it to its ideal temperature of 13–16°C (55–61°F), and the white particles will disappear.
• What is Olea Europaea? It is the scientific name of the olive tree, the fruit tree from which olive oil is extracted.