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This research was
conducted and funded
by Modern Olives
Laboratory Services.
This study reaffirmed the
lack of published technical
evidence to support smoke
point as a good indicator of
how stable an oil is
when heated.
Modern Olives Laboratory
Services was established in 2006
and is a fully accredited olive oil
laboratory in Victoria, and the
only oil specialist laboratory in
Australia. It holds accreditation
with national and international
authorities including NATA
(ISO 17025), the American
Oil Chemists Society (AOCS),
International Olive Council (IOC)
and TGA license.
It also builds on the results of many studies
that support the heat stability and health
benefits of cooking with Extra Virgin
Olive Oil. 2-10
The laboratory is a subsidiary
of Boundary Bend Limited, a
leading producer of Extra Virgin
Olive Oil in Australia, including
the Cobram Estate brand. It is
independently operated and
completes work for Boundary
Bend Limited and other retail
brands, and organisations in
Australia and around the world.
Key practice points
• Smoke point is not a relevant factor
in determining how suitable an oil
is to cook with.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is suitable
for all home cooking,
including high
temperature cooking
(e.g. sautéing, pan frying,
deep frying and oven baking).
Its team of oil specialists and
researchers have published
nearly 20 peer reviewed research
papers. Published research
conducted by Modern Olives
undergoes full peer-reviewed
processes (as any other research
institution/organisation), to
validate their finding, data and
conclusions.
• This is because:
- It is naturally produced and has
not undergone any refining.
- Contains high levels of stable
monounsaturated fat and low
levels of polyunsaturated fat.
For questions regarding Modern
Olives Laboratory, research
outcomes or future research
collaborations, please email:
Claudia Guillaume at
[email protected]
- Contains high levels of natural
antioxidants.
To view the references, go to:
dietitianconnection.com/EVOO-myths-references
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