--- title: Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms description: Get definitions for the most common bulk olive oil terms, so you're always in the know. --- [![Centra Foods | Simply Authentic](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-339185492-png/images/centra-logo.png?width=487&height=64&name=centra-logo.png "Centra Foods | Simply Authentic")](https://www.centrafoods.com) # Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms ## [Trans Fat](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/trans-fat) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 2:18:17 PM See [Trans Fatty Acid](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/trans-fatty-acid). [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/trans-fat) ## [Supplier](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/supplier) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 2:16:41 PM See [Vendor](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/vendor).  [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/supplier) ## [R & D](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/r-d) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 2:10:56 PM See [Research and Development](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/research-and-development). [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/r-d) ## [PDO](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/pdo) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 2:05:16 PM See [Protected Designation of Origin](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/protected-designation-of-origin). [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/pdo) ## [Virgin Olive Oil](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/virgin-olive-oil) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:30:53 PM Virgin Olive Oil is processed in a similar way to [Extra Virgin Olive Oil](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/bid/331655/Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil). The thing that differentiates Virgin and Extra Virgin is the acidity level after pressing; Virgin Olive Oil has a max acidity level of 2.0% while Extra Virgin Olive Oil must be below 0.08%. The difference in acidity level is caused by the olives themselves and the time delay between harvest and production. After the some of olives are harvested when they’re waiting for pressing, the fruit continues to be affected by its natural environment. For example, some olives may remain in the field longer, some may be slightly riper or have more sun exposure. Each of these natural elements causes them to oxidize faster, which increases the acidity level. [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/virgin-olive-oil) ## [Virgin Oil](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/virgin-oil) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:29:13 PM As in Virgin Olive Oil or Virgin Coconut Oil, these oils are deemed “virgin” because they are made from fresh fruit/meat, remain unrefined and are not further processed. [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/virgin-oil) ## [Vendor](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/vendor) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:27:54 PM A person or company offering something for sale. In the case of food manufacturing, a vendor is often a company that supplies the ingredients, packaging or other components. In other settings, a vendor is also a person who sells food or goods on the street. [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/vendor) ## [Vegetable Oil](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/vegetable-oil) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:26:23 PM A retail marketing name for a commodity oil like soybean, canola, corn or a mix of one or more of the above. The exact oil(s) used can be seen on the retail bottles’ ingredient listing. Vegetable oils are usually cheap, and are made of solvent expelled, GMO oils. [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/vegetable-oil) ## [Valve](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/valve) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:24:30 PM A dispensing attachment connected to bulk totes, which is used to get the oil or other liquid out.  [Read More](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/valve) ## [Trans Fatty Acid](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/trans-fatty-acid) Posted by [Alexa Ketterling](https://www.centrafoods.com/glossary/author/alexa-ketterling) Aug 14, 2018 1:22:29 PM An unsaturated fatty acid of a type occurring in margarines and manufactured cooking oils as a result of the partial-hydrogenation process, having a trans arrangement of the carbon atoms adjacent to its double bonds. Consumption of such acids is thought to increase the risk of atherosclerosis. 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