Olive oil has a very dis inctive flavor, and has become more prominent in American cooking today.
Gradings of olive oils are determined by the methods of extraction and the acid content of the resulting oil. Virgin oils are those obtained from the first pressing of the olive without further refinement. Pure olive oils are those which have been extracted by heat. Pomace olive oil is refined from the final pressings and under heat and pressure. The taste is inferior to other olive oils and should never be substituted for them.