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A type of olive oil that is obtained from olives grown on an individual farm. The olives are usually harvested by hand and the oil is pressed and bottled on site.

A term that refers to large quantities of olive oil shipped to bottlers from various regions of a country or from several different countries.

A type of low grade olive oil that must be refined before it can be sold for human consumption. The oil is obtained from the residue that remains after the "first cold pressing." Up to 90% of the oil is obtained from the olives during the first cold pressing, but the remaining 10% is contained within the residue.

A bottle that is typically formed in a manner, such as tall and narrow, for use in conveniently holding and dispensing olive oil.

An edible oil obtained from the nuts grown on argan trees that is used for cooking and seasoning. Native to southwestern Morocco, the argan tree is not common in any other area of the world, although efforts are underway to grow this variety of tree in other countries.

Pine seed oil, which is obtained from pine nuts, is one of the most expensive oils on the market, so its appeal is very limited.

A type of condiment that is somewhat similar to the Chile Sauces produced in countries such as Mexico and the U.S.

Pumpkin seed oil, which is dark, opaque, and has a thick consistency, is obtained from roasted pumpkin seeds.

Poppy seed oil is obtained from the small dark seeds of the poppy flower. It is a good choice for salad dressings because of its smooth, subtle flavor.

A paste made from crushed roasted chiles, which is used as a seasoning in many Thai sauces, soups, stir-fried foods, rice dishes, and a various array of Asian recipes.

A type of nut oil extracted from the almond. The oil has a distinctively nutty flavor that is typically used as an ingredient in salad dressings, sauces and mayonnaise, and it is often used in desserts.

Refers to the chemical requirements of the olive oil and not the quality and taste. Olive oil must have an acidity level of 1% or less to be considered extra virgin.

Wheat germ oil is obtained from the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is a rich source of vitamin E and is often used as a health supplement.

A variety of alternate ingredients that can be used instead of oil or butter in the preparation of foods.

A dark green, tapering and narrow pepper that is five to seven inches long. When fully mature it turns a dark brown.

A generic name, also spelled "chili," given to a broad range of over 200 varieties of hot peppers. Chile peppers are grown in different shapes, sizes, and flavors.

A type of cooking oil that is produced from the rice bran when it is removed as a by-product from the grain of rice as it is processed.

A condiment that can be made from any one of many different chile peppers, depending on the desired intensity and flavor.

An olive that has been soaked in oil for several months as a curing process and may have been flavored with a variety of herbs and spices.

A commercial cooking spray that dispenses a very fine mist of vegetable oil and lecithin to coat unheated pans when preparing them for grilling, sautéing, broiling, roasting or baking.