For thousands of years, olive oil has been the fundamental element of the Mediterranean diet. Bread, olive oil and wine…
Olive Oil Since Ancient Times
The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used olive oil since the ancient times. Records of paintings, present us with evidence that olives and…
The Aromatic Components Of The Olive Oil
When the olives are pressed they release aromas and especially during the mixing process, the finest fragrances make their appearance. It…
Rules Set Indicating The Virginity Of Olive Oil
According to the International Olive Council (IOC) based in Madrid, Spain and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), extra…
The Therapeutic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The best olive oil is produced in Greece and it is extra virgin. Its bitterness enhances its extra ordinary taste, just…
Spoilage And Deterioration Of Table Olives
Table olives should be nutritious, tasty and safe to eat. The growth of micro-organisms (like bacteria and yeasts) and oxidation,…
Maturity States Of Table Olives
Raw olives go through three states of maturity, to be processed into table olives. Green ripe, deep purple and finally…
Requirements For A Healthy Olive Tree
The difference of the olive tree from other fruit trees, is that the olive branches permanently allow a continuous renewal of fruit…
Planting Olive Trees
The early spring and late fall are the two ideal times for planting olive trees. As long as there is…
Producing Quality Raw Olives
For a good quality table olive, a good quality olive is required. The producer should know the olive tree and…
More Of Table Olives In Australia
For quality table olives, good quality olives are required. Quality starts at the olive orchard. A good variety, if it…
Table Olives In Australia
In 1831 James Drummond planted the first olive trees in the Western Australia Government House gardens, brought from Cadiz, Spain.…
Olive Products In Australia
Australia is starting to become a major table olive producing country and olives are growing since the Europeans settled in.…
Benefits Of Olive Oil
Real, fresh extra virgin olive oil, for thousands of years has been a necessity around the Mediterranean region, not only…
The Microbiological Food Safety Of Olive Oil
The available information on the micro-biological safety of olive oil is limited. Knowledge about the safety of olive oil has…
Olive Oil Decreases Development Of Diseases
In the Mediterranean region, cardiovascular and inflammatory disease are of minimal existence, due to the widely consumption of extra virgin…
Olive Oil Fraud Continues
Extra virgin olive oil is the best grade of olive oil and its acidity doesn’t exceed the 0.8%. Its taste…
Olive Oil Fraud
Extra virgin olive oil many times is mixed with lowered grade olive oils and consumers are being dedrauded not only from the health but…