Up to which temperature can I heat olive oil?

Smoke points vary depending on the type of olive oil: Virgin is around 410°F. Fresh, high-quality olive oils have higher smoke points. Most cooking applications don’t reach these levels, so cooking with olive oil is almost always a good choice.

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