Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin olive oil is a whole-food culinary fat with established cardioprotective benefits per Mediterranean diet research. FDA permits a qualified health claim for olive oil and reduced coronary heart disease risk.
What it is
Mechanically pressed olive oil from Olea europaea, with no chemical refining.
Cooking oil, dressing, flavor.
Why it's flagged
- high in calories
What regulators actually say
"FDA announced its decision to allow a qualified health claim regarding consumption of oleic acid in edible oils, including olive oil, and reduced risk of coronary heart disease."
"Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS; FDA 2018 qualified health claim for CHD risk
European Union — EFSA
EFSA 2011 health claim for polyphenols and oxidative stress
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