Olive Oil vs Extra Virgin: Key Differences Explained
Extra virgin olive oil is unrefined with acidity ≤0.8%, while regular olive oil is refined and milder. Both can be substituted, but extra virgin is best for raw dishes.
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Extra Virgin vs Regular Olive Oil: Differences Explained
Extra virgin olive oil is unprocessed with acidity ≤0.8%, while regular olive oil is refined and milder. Both can be used in cooking, but extra virgin is best for dressings and raw dishes.
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Which? gave the Kinderkraft Mink Pro 2 car seat a 0% score after its shell flew off the Isofix base in crash tests. Other products named include Red Kite stroller, Braun blood pressure monitor, and Silentnight air purifier.
UK Fly-Tipping Fines to Rise to £5,000 in Crackdown
Fly-tipping fines will increase to £5,000 – a 400% uplift – and littering fines to £750 under new legislation coming into force this summer, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced.
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Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a wealth tax, calling for fairness and hinting at higher taxes for landlords and Amazon warehouses, as speculation over his Chancellor grows.
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