Olive oil is the primary source of added fat in the Mediterranean diet. In general, this diet is correlated with the prevention of many degenarative diseases and extended life longevity. Olive oil is rich in various bioactive compounds such as oleanolic acid, oleuropein, oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol which is known for its anti-inflammatory as well as…
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“Traceability” is the ability to track any food through all stages of production, processing, and distribution (including importation and retail). Traceability should mean that movements can be traced one step backwards (from consumer to source) and one step forward (from source to consumer) at any point in the supply chain. Traceability is considered a crucial…
Can I drizzle olive oil on a piece of roasted country bread? Is extra virgin olive oil suitable for cooking & frying? Which type of olive oil can I use to make soap or apply it to my skin? What type of olive oil is suitable to burn in an oil lamp? If you…
Οlive is a fruit and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is simply the fruit juice of the olive with the water and peel removed by centrifuge. It is a totally unrefined all-natural product without the use of heat or chemicals in any step of the process. In contrary with other vegetable and seed oils like corn oil, peanut oil and canola oil…
Many of you who are not familiar with the processes of olive oil, and oils in general, may be wondering about how it is made. In fact, olive oil extraction is a process that counts several thousands of years! But before you learn about how let’s take a trip into history. Initially olive oil was…
Olive oil, like all food products, has by itself several categories based on quality. The main olive oil categories are extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), virgin (VOO), refined, and pomace. Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality and most expensive olive oil which is obtained directly from the fruit (in fact most of the…
Olive oil is the main product, obtained from olives, the traditional perennial tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is the pure extract of the olive fruits, full of aromas and subtle flavors, with a great range of characteristics, depending on the different varieties, cultivation practices, and the unique Mediterranean climate. Olive tree has been…