extra-virgin
adjective
ex·tra-vir·gin
ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality
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Kirkland Signature Extra-Virgin Italian Olive Oil There is no Kirkland Signature item that has garnered more media attention than the extra-virgin Italian olive oil.
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Unprocessed, extra-virgin seed oils have more antioxidants—but these versions are expensive.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Johnston suggested tossing popcorn in extra-virgin olive oil and your favorite seasonings for a unique, flavorful snack.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s sustainably sourced from northern Spain and packed in extra-virgin olive oil.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2025
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Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Unprocessed, extra-virgin seed oils have more antioxidants—but these versions are expensive.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Johnston suggested tossing popcorn in extra-virgin olive oil and your favorite seasonings for a unique, flavorful snack.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
It’s sustainably sourced from northern Spain and packed in extra-virgin olive oil.
—Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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