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cornonthecob
08-26-2007, 04:09 PM
Is is possible to be eating too much olive oil? I've been eating about 2TBSP per day on salads, mixed with sea salt, lemon juice, and sometimes some vinegar. Thoughts?

Pommy
08-26-2007, 04:26 PM
Cold pressed is raw. The other one that does not say 'Extra Vergine' would obviously not be cold pressed.

fruitsandberries
08-26-2007, 04:32 PM
I thought cold pressed was exactly the same as extra virgin?

EDIT: Sorry, I saw you said not cold pressed. Then we agree. Cold pressed extra virgin = raw :D

exurb
08-26-2007, 08:06 PM
in the US, cold pressed is not a regulated term, so you don't know that it's raw from seeing cold pressed on the bottle. 450 degrees could be "cold" compared to 500.

Bariani olive oil I understand is raw.

From some countries there is more regulation in terms of what they can say is First Cold pressed, etc.

You have to do a little homework to find a raw olive oil.

I also use the Hemp oil from manitobahempharvest.com It's great, it's raw, and if you order from them it's made on the day you order, so it's very fresh.