DeLallo Extra Light Olive Oil is a stunning all-purpose cooking oil with all the health benefits of EVOO, but none of the strong olive flavor. In this case, “light” refers to its light taste and light hue, not its fat content. Due to its careful refining processes, this versatile oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor that gives it star status in the kitchen. Extra Light Olive Oil is an essential cooking oil that is perfect for everything from baking and braising to sautéing and frying.

• Made in Italy.
• Light coloring.
• Neutral crisp, clean flavor.
• High smoke point.
• Versatile oil for cooking and baking.
• Kosher.
• Gluten free.
• Non GMO.
• Preservative free.
• Vegan/vegetarian.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Extra light olive oil has a more neutral flavor and a higher smoke point than extra virgin olive oil. This means it’s great for just about everything: sautèing, high-heat frying and braising. Extra light olive oil can be used for frying up breaded meats, vegetables, polenta and appetizers without imparting an olive flavor. This crisp, clean oil is great for creating marinades and dressings. Use it for breads, focaccias and pizza crusts. Because it is a heart-healthy oil with a more neutral flavor, use it as a substitute for butter in sweet treats like cookies, cakes, pancakes and muffins. It can also be used to grease griddles and pans.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is extra light olive oil?

Extra light olive oil is an olive oil that is made from the pressing of the olive fruit. Unlike extra virgin olive oil that is made with the first cold press, extra light olive oil is extracted and refined. Extra light olive oil isn’t lighter in fat or calories, but lighter in olive flavor. DeLallo Extra Light Olive Oil offers the same health benefits as traditional extra virgin varieties, but with less olive taste and a higher smoke point that is great for high-heat frying.

How is extra light olive oil made?

Unlike extra virgin olive oil, which is made from the first cold pressing of olives, extra light olive oil is a refined oil. This means it undergoes refining processes (such as heat and chemicals) to extract the oil from the olive fruit and to purify it. The resulting oil is light in color with a neutral flavor.

What is the difference between extra light olive oil and pure olive oil?

Both pure olive oil and extra light olive oil are refined olive oils and so not as flavorful as cold-pressed olive oil (known as extra virgin). Pure olive oil is typically made from a blend of both virgin olive oil and refined olive oil. In the refining process, heat and/or chemicals are used to extract the oil and remove flaws from the olive fruit. It is lighter in color and more neutral in flavor. It is used as more of an all-purpose cooking oil. Extra light olive oil is very similar to pure olive oil in that it is a refined oil, but without the addition of extra virgin olive oil to give it some flavor. Meaning: extra light olive oil is even more neutral in flavor and it is typically very light in color, almost no color at all. This oil is completely refined, which makes it great for baking, sautéing, high-heat frying and even grilling.