It’s made using a similar process as extra-virgin olive oil and is also an unrefined oil, meaning
chemicals or heat are not used to extract oil from the fruit. Virgin olive oil also maintains the purity
and taste of the olive, though production standards are not as rigid. According to the standards of
theInternational Olive Council, virgin olive oil has a slightly higher level of oleic acid. It also has a
slightly less intense flavor than extra-virgin olive oil.