
Extra virgin
Culinary Term
The phrase 'extra virgin' is mostly used in the context of cooking, referring to high-quality oils.

Chef's secret is a splash of extra virgin olive oil in the salad dressing.
Not Processed
'Extra virgin' indicates that the oil is cold-pressed and not treated with chemicals.

She values healthy eating, so she only buys extra virgin oils.
Price Implication
'Extra virgin' often means the product will be more expensive due to its quality.

Although extra virgin olive oil costs more, its quality justifies the price.
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