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Welches Olivenöl zum Braten — vier hitzestabile Olivenöle aus Italien, Spanien und Portugal auf Travertin

Which olive oil for frying? — The heat myth correctly explained

By Stephan Uhlenbusch

Olive oil is excellent for frying—contrary to a persistent myth. Which varieties, which temperatures, when another oil makes more sense. Based on facts, not assertions.

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Olivenöl zum Braten
Welches Olivenöl zum Braten — vier hitzestabile Olivenöle auf Travertin

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Which Olive Oil for Frying? The Heat Myth Explained

The saying "You shouldn't fry with good olive oil" persists stubbornly—and it's wrong. We show what food science says today, which varieties belong in the pan, and when another oil makes more sense.