For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life’s necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. Today’s researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true extra virgin olive oil. But what if this symbol of health and purity has become deeply corrupt?

Extra Virginity is an explosive story of oil fraud – a story of globalization, deception, and crime in the food industry from ancient times to the present – but it’s also an inspiring account of the artisanal producers, food activists, chemists and chefs who are defending the extraordinary oils that truly deserve the name “extra virgin.”

Author: Tom Mueller

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