Only the finest olives are selected for Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is produced by pressing these remarkable olives though the centuries-old cold pressing process. Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extremely low in acidity, which accounts for its robust taste and heady fragrance. Plus, Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the first olive oil to attain the USDA Quality Monitored seal after passing rigorous USDA testing to verify purity and quality.