Ricky Martin
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Labels can be confusing. "Extra Virgin" has the best flavor and contains no more than 0.8 percent free acidity. "Virgin" is a little lower in quality but still has good flavor, but free acidity is higher. If these oils are refined, they have a medium-high smoke point, making them OK for cooking at moderate temperatures. "Light" olive oil has less flavor not fewer calories! "High oleic" means the oils have a high percentage of oleic acid, which is a form of monounsaturated fat, and makes them more stable against oxidation. They also have a higher smoke point.