Millenary vs. Centenary Olive Trees: Which Produces Better Olive Oil?

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Among olive oil lovers, one question often arises: does a millenary olive tree produce better olive oil than a centenary one? While it’s tempting to think that “older means better,” the truth is more nuanced. Scientific studies show that olive oil quality depends on many factors — not only tree age. What Really Affects Olive … Read more

All About High Polyphenols Olive Oil

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What Is High Polyphenols Olive Oil? Polyphenols are natural antioxidants found in olives that protect the oil and provide health benefits. A high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one that contains elevated levels of these compounds, typically above 250–300 mg/kg. This type of oil is often more bitter and pungent than regular olive … Read more

How to pickle olives at home

Picking ripe olives, washing them and popping them straight into your mouth – unfortunately, that doesn’t work. Fresh olives taste so bitter that they’re inedible. Before you can enjoy the fruits of the olive tree, they need to be soaked several times. Getting ready – pickling olives, step one Before you can start pickling the … Read more

Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Unfiltered vs. filtered Olive Oil

In the market, you will observe that there are many producers that sell unfiltered extra virgin olive oil. This olive oil is quite different from other types because it has a cloudy form. It is also known as veiled or ‘olio nuovo’. Unfiltered extra virgin olive oil is an intermediate product of oil extraction.  If … Read more

Natural Care with Olive Oil: Why Olive Oil Cosmetics Are Special

For thousands of years, people in olive-growing regions have recognized olive oil not only as a valuable food ingredient but also as a true miracle worker for skin and hair care. However, during the industrial age, the power of natural care was often forgotten. In recent years, it has become clear that many chemical ingredients … Read more

Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil

COLD PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

The term “cold pressed olive oil” is related with the temperature at which the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been extracted. The EVOO quality is higher as lower the extraction temperature is. Anyway, this temperature may be always lower than 28ºC. Introduction to Cold Pressed Olive Oil Cold pressing is one of the most … Read more