Is Olive Oil Alkaline or Acidic? The Scientific Explanation
                                
                                
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                                According to the International Olive Council, extra virgin olive oil must have a free acidity level below 0.8%. Many consumers are confused about what this means, wondering whether olive oil is alkaline or acidic, and how this impacts its culinary and health benefits.