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  2. Olive oil - Wikipedia

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    Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade of virgin olive oil derived by cold mechanical extraction without use of solvents or refining methods. [ 65 ] [ 67 ] It contains no more than 0.8% free acidity , and is judged to have a superior taste, having some fruitiness and no defined sensory defects. [ 68 ]

  3. Extra virgin - Wikipedia

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    Extra virgin may refer to: Extra virgin, a grade of olive oil acidity, sometimes incorrectly used to describe other kinds of oil. Entertainment.

  4. Vanilla extract - Wikipedia

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    Vanilla extract in a clear glass vial. Vanilla extract is a solution made by macerating and percolating vanilla pods in a solution of ethanol and water.It is considered an essential ingredient in many Western desserts, especially baked goods like cakes, cookies, brownies, and cupcakes, as well as custards, ice creams, and puddings. [1]

  5. Vegetable oil - Wikipedia

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    A large quantity of used vegetable oil is produced and recycled, mainly from industrial deep fryers in potato processing plants, snack food factories and fast food restaurants. Recycled oil has numerous uses, including use as a direct fuel , as well as in the production of biodiesel , livestock feed , pet food, soap, detergent, cosmetics, and ...

  6. Olive oil regulation and adulteration - Wikipedia

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    The United States is not a member of the IOC, and the US Department of Agriculture does not legally recognize its classifications, such as extra-virgin olive oil. In October 2011, the United States adopted new olive oil standards, revising those that had been in place since 1948, which affected importers and domestic growers and producers by ensuring conformity with the benchmarks commonly ...

  7. Linseed oil - Wikipedia

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    Food-grade flaxseed oil is cold-pressed, obtained without solvent extraction, in the absence of oxygen, and marketed as edible flaxseed oil. Fresh, refrigerated and unprocessed, linseed oil is used as a nutritional supplement and is a traditional European ethnic food, highly regarded for its nutty flavor.

  8. Margarine - Wikipedia

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    The milk/water mixture is kept separate from the oil mixture until the emulsion step. The fats are warmed so that they are liquid during the mixing process. The water-soluble additives are added to the water or milk mixture, and emulsifiers such as lecithin are added to help disperse the water phase evenly throughout the oil.

  9. Cooking oil - Wikipedia

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    Cooking oil (also known as edible oil) is a plant or animal liquid fat used in frying, baking, and other types of cooking.Oil allows higher cooking temperatures than water, making cooking faster and more flavorful, while likewise distributing heat, reducing burning and uneven cooking.