Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L is a Cooking oil is used for frying, cooking, baking and even dressing meals.  You should check the kind of oil you use for cooking to be sure of the cholesterol content, especially if you are health conscious. Some cooking oil is more fatty than others. Colavita oil is a very healthy oil and can be used for cooking, frying, baking and even as a dressing; most notably for salads.