what is vegan

Are extra virgin olive oils vegan?

Extra virgin olive oils is a vegan food ingredient.

Checking out an ingredients list? πŸ‘‡

Vegan Ingredient Checker
Scan labels, check if ingredients are vegan
Get on Google PlayGet on App Store

Learn more

"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"

β€” Austin, a user who reached out with feedback

"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"

β€” Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member

"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."

β€” DΓ³ra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member

So, what is extra virgin olive oils?

Extra virgin olive oil is a premium grade of olive oil made from the cold-pressing of the first olives harvested from the tree. The oil is known for its fruity flavor, high level of healthy monounsaturated fats, and a low level of acidity. Extra virgin olive oil has a rich golden-green color, with a distinct aroma and flavor that varies depending on the type of olives used and the region where they are grown. Its health benefits are well documented, including reducing the risk of heart disease, promoting healthy digestion, and improving skin health. It's a versatile ingredient that adds flavor to salads, pasta, meats, and more.

How to quickly find the source of ingredients like extra virgin olive oils?

We've built a database of 49359 ingredients (and growing), classified as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "maybe vegan".

We use it in our vegan ingredients scanner, which is the best way to avoid non-vegan ingredients - you take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.

scan ingredient listvegan ingredient checkervegan shopping made simple
Get on Google PlayGet on App Store
Stay in the loop about new WhatsVegan goodies!
We'll never send you spam.
Do you have any feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected] πŸ™Œ
The content on this website and the WhatsVegan application is not dietary advice, and it's intended for informational and educational purposes only.Terms of ServicePrivacy policy