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Azeite is the Portuguese word for "Olive", Olive Oil and "Oil"
Olive oil is also called Azeite de Oliva in Portugal.
Beside the Olive Oil, there are a number of oil used for culinary purposes in Portugal, namely:
1. Azeite de Amendoim - peanut oil
2. Azeite de Gergelim - sesame oil
3. Oleo de Girassol - sunflower oil
4. Oleo de Milho - corn oil
5. Azeite de Dendê - palm oil