Olive Oil's health benefits are attributable to several naturally occurring components. It is high in oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid (MUFA) that may stimulate bile production, aiding digestion. It is low in saturated fatty acids, or "bad fat", and contains a good balance of polyunsturated fatty acids (PUFA), like vitamins, antioxidants, and linoleic acid.

When cooking, Olive Oil has numerous distinct advantages over other cooking oils. It has a higher smoking point than the desired temperature for frying food and forms a crust on the outside of fried foods that decreases oil penetration and enhances flavor. NOW Extra Virgin Olive Oil is obtained from the first cold-pressing of the finest ripe Mediterranean Olives - without the use of solvents or other chemicals. It is 100% pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil with no additives or preservatives.

NOW Extra Virgin Olive Oil is excellent for salad dressings - especially oil and vinegar type.

153-0195 NOW Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 16 oz. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 tbsp ( 15 ml ) Servings Per Container: 32 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 120         Calories From Fat 120      Total Fat 13.5  g 21%       Saturated Fat 2  g 10%       Polyunsaturated Fat 1  g      Monounsaturated Fat 10  g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: 100% pure extra virgin olive oil. Recommended Use: This Olive Oil is excellent for salad dressings-especially oil and vinegar type. It is obtained from the first pressing of the finest ripe Mediterranean Olives, and contains no preservatives, solvents or chemical additives. We pack this fine oil in amber glass to best preserve its freshness. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact NOW at 1-888-NOW-FOOD The nutrition facts listed above are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us. We do our best to keep them as up to date as possible, however Netrition.com will not be held responsible for any differences between what is listed on our web site and what is listed on the product that you receive. If you need to be 100% certain of the ingredients currently being shipped, we recommend that you call or email our customer service department to check the shelf of current stock.