What Makes it Extra Virgin?

The truth of the matter is that the proper grading for olive oils all has to do with acidity. How often do you see or hear about acidity levels in olive oils? I would bet you not a whole lot.
So let’s see the different grades of olive oil.

• Extra-virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of the olives, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste. There can be no refined oil in extra-virgin olive oil or any taste defects.

• The word “Virgin” means the oil was produced by the use of physical means and no chemical treatment.

• Ocean Bay Olive Oil has an acidity level of 0.2%, four times lower than what is being regulated Virgin olive oil has an acidity less than 2%, and judged to have a good taste. There can be no refined oil in virgin olive oil.