The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #54539   Message #844552
Posted By: NicoleC
10-Dec-02 - 11:02 AM
Thread Name: BS: Sprout shortage
Subject: RE: BS: Sprout shortage
Steve -- extra virgin olive oil is the first pressing of the olives, and has to be cold-pressed. It's the most prized because it's the least acidic.

"Virgin" olive oil is also the first pressing, but it may not be cold pressed and it has a higher acidity.

Brussel sprouts for Christmas? English folk are wierd...