A Blend Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Sunflower Oil

This ingredient is a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil. Extra virgin olive oil is made by pressing fresh olives, while sunflower oil is extracted from sunflower seeds. These two oils are then simply combined to create the blend.

Manufacturers add this blend to foods primarily as a cooking oil, to provide flavor, and to improve texture. It is often found in prepared meals, sauces, dressings, and baked goods, such as the pizza and pasta dishes mentioned.

Both olive oil and sunflower oil are common food ingredients and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are sources of dietary fat, with olive oil being known for monounsaturated fats and sunflower oil for polyunsaturated fats. As common food ingredients, they are not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA in the same manner as food additives.