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…
2021/12/25 00:00:00 only left for Christmas! A simple Christmas recipe with olive oil that you will love! Extra Virgin olive oil is a highly recommended ingredient for cooking, both for its nutritious characteristics and health benefits! Cookies are a usual and easy choice as far as it concerns to Christmas sweets. Olive oil is a…
There are many unique moments when you give a present to your special people: birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Christmas and much more. Christmas gifts are related with the beginning of the new year and thus these days are symbolized as one of the most special occasions, for many people, after their birthday. It is difficult…
Olive oil is the best vegetable oil for raw consumption or cooking due to its fine flavor and unique healthy properties. When it comes to cooking oils, olive oil is one of the healthiest, most versatile choices available. Unlike many alternatives (for example, butter) olive oil has no saturated fats. Its pungent yet smooth taste…
Green olive oil refers to the olive oil produced by pressing the first unripe olives which preserve their green color. It is the first obtained olive oil of the year and is extracted by pressing the first olives when they are still white (immature) and secondly when the olives begin to change color (being mature).…
1. You deserve better food By choosing us, you help us change the way we produce & consume our food. Become part of the agricultural transformation. This simple action is enough to make the change for you and younger generations! 2. Learn more about Greek culture Elia means “olive” in Greek and is…
“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…
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…