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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 Supported by LEARN MORE: http://modernolives.com.au © Dietitian Connection 42