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Does Olive Oil Contain Vitamin E?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Jones

Olive oil is derived from the fruit of olive trees. There are many types of olive oils, each with unique flavors and qualities. Virgin olive oil, for example, refers to olive oil that has not been synthetically treated. Common uses of olive oil include the base for salad dressings and dips for breads.

Jessica Jones is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition. Jones has worked as a clinical dietitian at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn and as a senior nutritionist for the NYC Department of Health. She currently co-hosts Food Heaven Made Easy (www.foodheavenmadeeasy.com), a healthy cooking and nutrition webseries. The California native received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University, and has penned hundreds of articles about food, health and culture for publications like the "Village Voice," "Time Out New York," "amNew York" and "Today’s Dietitian."