Olive oil is called as the healthiest oil on earth in comparison to all other edible oils. But, before we look at the components that makes this oil extraordinary, it is important to clarify that not all olive oil types are good or of the highest nutritional profile. Only extra virgin olive oil is contemplated … Read more
Extra virgin olive oil is the purest and highest quality of olive oil. It is the most expensive oil among all other olive oil categories. Extra virgin olive oil is often termed as EVOO. At present, Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world. Extra virgin olive oil should be free from … Read more
There are 1000s of varieties of olives. Each variety has its own specific characteristics, flavor, aroma and color. Each region and area is well known for its own olive types. But, what makes an olive oil to fall under the award winning category is a bit tricky question. The story begins at the very early … Read more
What is Flos Olei guide? Flos Olei is a guide who lists the best olive oils around the world. The 500 best olive oils are added to the guide every year. The publisher is the Italian Marco Oreggia Giornalista. The olive oils are awarded with up to 100 points, as well as wine guides (for … Read more
Olive oil is obtained from the olive fruit. The oil is usually obtained by crushing the fruit between two stones or blades. This will extract semi liquid paste which is then stirred to get the oil droplets in a maceration process, followed by centrifugation to separate oil and water from the paste. Olive trees have … Read more
The world and the people in it are getting obsessed with health, fitness and healthy diet plans. As a matter of fact, this consciousness is a good thing. But, in order to keep it up we all have to cope up with the body requirements as well as with the environmental demands. When it comes … Read more
Extra virgin olive oil is made up of pure, cold pressed olives, on the other hand, other oils are made from both processed and pressed oil seeds. When it comes to the comparison of the EVOO with other edible oils, you will always find EVOO 2 steps ahead of all of them. The market is … Read more
The smoke point of any oil can be defined as that point at which oil begins to break down and turn into smoke. Smoke point of oils is related to their free fatty acids and acidity level. The lower the acidity, the higher the smoking point. When it comes to extra virgin olive oil, we … Read more
This question about the purity of olive oil always perplexes the buyers. Ever since a journalist, Tom Mueller, has published an article stating that almost 70% of the EVOO sold all around the world is fake, customers have become more conscious. If you are one of them and is not sure about the authenticity of … Read more
From waking up to eating food, working all day to sleep at night there is a lot you can do to keep yourself healthy and active. This ‘a lot’ does not necessarily mean visiting nutritionists, doing hectic and heavy exercise and other stuff. It simply means you can add something decent in your diet that … Read more