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Its an interesting world, like its an natural product and an gastronomic star you need to know some thing more than just taste it. Lorne with us how to finde your favored oil. And find out the benefits about the olive oil!
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
In olive oil, acidity = free fatty acidity (FFA), expressed as % of oleic acid—it is not the sour taste you know from vinegar, nor a pH value (pH meters don’t apply to oils). Higher FFA indicates more free fatty acids formed by lipolysis (breakdown) when olives are bruised, diseased, left waiting before milling, or … Read more
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
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
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
One of the most numerous inquiries by consumers are about the importance in the color of extra virgin olive oil. We will try to solve all your doubts. When an extra virgin olive oil are tasted by different tasting panels approved by the IOC (International Olive Oil Council) than the subjected are on sensory or … Read more
Quality of Olive Oil It is not easy to define the quality of olive oil, yet the quality is the defining aspect of the olive oil. When the quality is good, oil is defined as a healthy product to consume. Olive oil comes in various varieties and its quality varies from one variety to another. … Read more
You may have a bottle of olive oil present in your cupboard. You may use it in making the perfect dinner, but have you ever wondered about the external usage benefits of olive oil? Yes! Olive oil is not only beneficial for internal use, but the skin care with olive oil is worth considering. If … Read more
Introduction in olive oil for baking Dietary fats have been in controversy for a long period with debates about animal fat, seed oil and everything in between in full force. After all that still it has concluded that extra virgin oil is the healthiest fat on earth. Not only its internal benefits, but also externally … Read more
In this world of fancy foods, everyone is looking for something extra special. Today, food is something more than filling tummies. People search for better taste, greater hygiene and healthier food. If you get taste, its good, but finding a healthier food is a plus. The struggle does not end here. Many other factors involve … Read more