{"id":5974,"date":"2022-02-24T08:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T08:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T12:24:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:24:11","slug":"what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/","title":{"rendered":"What is EVO Oil? Find out here!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_EVO_Oil_mean\"><\/span>What does EVO Oil mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/evo-oil-and-olive-oil-how-to-choose\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EVO oil<\/a><\/strong> refers to <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong>. We have already discussed the <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/olio-evo-significato-e-differenza-con-olio-oliva\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/olio-evo-significato-e-differenza-con-olio-oliva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">difference between EVO Oil and Olive Oil<\/a>, the ingredient that enriches and makes all the dishes of our beloved Italian cuisine unique. And not to be modest, but we Italians have <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/il-miglior-olio-extravergine-doliva-del-mondo\/\"><strong>the best EVO Oil in the world<\/strong><\/a>!  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343e3d;color:#343e3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343e3d;color:#343e3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#What_does_EVO_Oil_mean\" >What does EVO Oil mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#Why_is_it_called_EVO_Oil\" >Why is it called EVO Oil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#What_is_the_difference_between_EVO_Oil_and_Olive_Oil\" >What is the difference between EVO Oil and Olive Oil?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#Nutritional_values_of_EVO_Oil\" >Nutritional values of EVO Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#EVO_Oil_why_is_it_good_for_your_health\" >EVO Oil: why is it good for your health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#How_to_use_EVO_Oil_in_the_kitchen\" >How to use EVO Oil in the kitchen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#Where_can_I_buy_EVO_Oil\" >Where can I buy EVO Oil?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/what-is-evo-oil-find-out-here\/#How_to_store_EVO_Oil\" >How to store EVO Oil?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_EVO_Oil\"><\/span>Why is it called EVO Oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you have gathered, <strong>EVO oil is Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong>. It is the very ingredient you have at hand in your kitchen, which you habitually take and, with a spontaneous gesture, pour over your tasty culinary preparations. An elegant waltz of goodness! But let&#8217;s get back to the point.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EVO Oil is the acronym coined by the agronomist <strong>Massimo Epifani<\/strong> and was created to differentiate between two products, namely <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us make the mistake of generalizing, and when we talk about Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we tend to abbreviate it by simply saying Olive Oil. Saying &#8220;I poured a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and saut\u00e9ed the onion&#8221; is too long and gets the tongue twisted, right!? The important thing is to be aware that <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Oil are two completely different products<\/strong>, and if we made an effort to call each by its proper term, it would be a good and right thing.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_EVO_Oil_and_Olive_Oil\"><\/span>What is the difference between EVO Oil and Olive Oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now I will briefly explain some of the main differences between these two oils; keep them in mind and you will see that over time it will come naturally to call each one by its correct name. Also because I think that after this chat, you will want to hear little to nothing about Olive oil! <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EVO Oil <\/strong>(Extra Virgin Olive Oil) is obtained solely from the <strong>first pressing<\/strong> of healthy olives, using <strong>mechanical processes<\/strong>. The olives are not subjected to <strong>any type of chemical treatment<\/strong> and no additives are added. <strong>A natural<\/strong>, genuine, fragrant product is obtained, <strong>without defects in taste or smell<\/strong>. <strong>Its acidity must be \u2264 0.8%<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know all the secrets on how to make oil, I recommend reading this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/olio-extravergine-di-oliva-come-si-fa\/\">\u201cHow to Make Olive Oil: the 7 Production Stages\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Olive Oil<\/strong>, on the other hand, is a chemically treated oil and is obtained by blending refined oils with Virgin olive oil. It is a <strong>very low-quality<\/strong> oil. It has a <strong>neutral flavor and aroma<\/strong> and its <strong>acidity can exceed 2%<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope this is enough for you to understand that Olive Oil is not a purely natural product and that it would therefore be wise for our health to avoid it as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, however, let&#8217;s continue talking about EVO Oil. This is truly good for you! <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_values_of_EVO_Oil\"><\/span>Nutritional values of EVO Oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains <strong>99% lipids<\/strong>. These are made up of <strong>triglycerides<\/strong>, which, in turn, consist of <strong>fatty acids<\/strong>. Most of the latter are <strong>monounsaturated<\/strong>, also known as <strong>good fats<\/strong>. Of course, they are good if consumed in suitable and moderate amounts!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, as you may well know, EVO Oil is <strong>rich in polyphenols and antioxidants<\/strong>, which are fundamental for the well-being of our cells. They counteract free radicals, thus delaying cellular aging. It contains <strong>vitamins E<\/strong> and <strong>K<\/strong> and some <strong>minerals<\/strong>, such as potassium, zinc, sodium, iron, and calcium.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have hypothetically asked yourself how Extra Virgin Olive Oil gets its color, I can tell you that it is due to the presence of two pigments: <strong>Chlorophylls<\/strong> and <strong>Carotenoids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need further information on the composition of EVO Oil, read this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/composizione-dellolio-doliva-gli-acidi-grassi\/\">\u201cComposition of olive oil: what fatty acids are\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EVO_Oil_why_is_it_good_for_your_health\"><\/span>EVO Oil: why is it good for your health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Extra Virgin Olive Oil is so well-known and famous for being the key ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, there must be a reason! And yes, it has been proven that <strong>it is a real panacea for our health<\/strong>, a truly <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/olio-doliva-e-rimedi-naturali\/\">natural<\/a> medicine. If consumed in the right doses, it decreases the occurrence of <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/olio-doliva-e-prevenzione-cardiovascolare\/\">cardiovascular diseases<\/a>, reduces the increase in bad cholesterol, inhibits the growth of some <strong>tumors<\/strong>, and is also a powerful <strong>anti-inflammatory<\/strong>. For <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/lolio-doliva-nelle-varie-eta-della-vita\/\">children<\/a>, it helps with growth and bone formation; for the elderly, it reduces the risk of contracting <strong>Alzheimer&#8217;s<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, it can also be used in <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/lolio-doliva-per-la-cura-del-corpo\/\">cosmetics<\/a>, for the care of well-being and beauty.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_EVO_Oil_in_the_kitchen\"><\/span>How to use EVO Oil in the kitchen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen. The best use is <strong>raw<\/strong>, because this way it preserves all its characteristics, both chemical-physical and sensory. Don&#8217;t tell me that the intense herbaceous scent of green gold on a hot vegetable soup doesn&#8217;t make your mouth water just imagining it, because I don&#8217;t believe you!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you prefer slightly more &#8220;hardcore&#8221; foods, such as French fries, fried fish, panzerotti&#8230; I recommend using only and exclusively EVO Oil for <strong>frying<\/strong>. It has been proven that this is the best oil for frying because it has a very high smoke point, so it will produce fewer toxic substances for the body. You will have fried foods, but healthier ones\u2014but don&#8217;t overdo it, I beg you!  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EVO Oil<\/strong> <strong>can also replace other fats<\/strong> such as butter or margarine, and you can also use it in <strong>desserts<\/strong>. You just need to experiment a little! <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_buy_EVO_Oil\"><\/span>Where can I buy EVO Oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After this long chat, you feel like buying <strong>EVO Oil<\/strong>. You can find it in various points of sale, such as small wine shops, delicatessens, or supermarkets. You can also go directly to the oil mill or a local farm. I also want to tell you that there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/\">online shops<\/a> where you can choose directly from home which <strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong> to buy and from whom to buy it. What I recommend you do is always read the <strong>labels<\/strong> carefully. Our Italian oil is so famous and prized that many try to counterfeit it! Also, pay close attention to <strong>prices<\/strong>, because a quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil costs starting from 8-9 euros per liter. Beware of those sold at much lower prices!       <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_EVO_Oil\"><\/span>How to store EVO Oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have purchased the oil, you can store it in a dry and dark place, away from heat sources. It is better to buy the oil in small tins, maximum 5 liters, so that you can consume it in a short time, because if it is left open for a long time, several fundamental characteristics of Extra Virgin Olive Oil can be lost. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this article, I hope I have cleared up any doubts you had about what <strong>EVO Oil<\/strong> is. An irreplaceable food for our diet, it gives flavor to our dishes and improves our <strong>lives<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Discover our EVO Oil<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does EVO Oil mean? The term EVO oil refers to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We have already discussed the difference between EVO Oil and Olive Oil, the ingredient that enriches and makes all the dishes of our beloved Italian cuisine unique. And not to be modest, but we Italians have the best EVO Oil [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_angie_page":false,"page_builder":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[133],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-and-curiosities-about-oil"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5974"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5976,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5974\/revisions\/5976"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contedoro.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}