Why is it bad to heat olive oil at high temperatures?

extra virgin olive oil has a low smoking point (burns the oil and gives it a funny taste)





extra light olive oil is better suited for high temperaturesWhy is it bad to heat olive oil at high temperatures?
it burns





olive oil starts to smoke at a lower temp than other vegetable oilsWhy is it bad to heat olive oil at high temperatures?
cause it will smoke. it isn't meant for deep frying.
It has a low smoking point, if you want to fry or saute add a little butter and that will let you cook at a little higher temperature.
i didnt think it was bad... i do it all the time when i fry veggies.


o well.





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