This Goya "extra virgin olive oil" it contains no cholesterol and no trans fat. This is not oil for cooking, as it has a very low smoke point. It is excellent for salads and for marinating and boasts a pretty low acid level. For cooking try their "extra light" product as it has a much higher smoke point. Cooking with golden delicious goya extra virgin olive oil not only adds deep flavor to any dish but also delivers nutrients that may actually improve your health. Poured on salads or used to prepare your favorite latino dishes, it will enhance the great taste of any meal and, at the same time, improve your body’s well being, Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about two tablespoons of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.