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Olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the Olive tree (Olea europaea L.), a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is used in cooking, cosmetics, soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is regarded as a healthful dietary oil because of its high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly Oleic acid) and polyphenols.
Grades and classification
The International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) sets standards of quality used by the major olive oil producing countries. It officially governs 95 percent of international production, and holds great influence over the rest. IOOC terminology is precise, but it can lead to confusion between the words that describe production and the words used on retail labels. Olive oil is classified by how it was produced, by its chemistry, and by its flavor. All production begins by transforming the olive fruit into olive paste. This paste is then malaxed to allow the microscopic oil droplets to concentrate. The oil is extracted by means of pressure (traditional method) or centrifugation (modern method). After extraction the remnant solid substance, called pomace, still contains a small quantity of oil.
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I've discovered that grape seed oil is a nice substitute for olive oil in salads: high in anti-oxidants, cheap, and lighter taste.
CATTLECAPERS (Dawn Kravagna) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:33:58 -0000
I've discovered that grape seed oil is a nice substitute for olive oil in salads: high in anti-oxidants, cheap, and lighter taste.
@SimonNRicketts Spaghetti, parmesan, Frutini, Appletise, choc buttons, filter coffee, Philadelphia, smoked salmon, tomatoes, olive oil.
Thisangelbites (Naomi) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:30:33 -0000
@SimonNRicketts Spaghetti, parmesan, Frutini, Appletise, choc buttons, filter coffee, Philadelphia, smoked salmon, tomatoes, olive oil.
@stina6001 lol Crisco def = lard. I've seen those commercials also but they were easily ignored, olive oil has to be imported or local brand
erob1 (Evan E. Roberts) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:24:18 -0000
@stina6001 lol Crisco def = lard. I've seen those commercials also but they were easily ignored, olive oil has to be imported or local brand
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@erob1 that was about new olive oil products but when I say Crisco, I think of lard/vegetable oil only. which led to Kleenex, Xerox, Google
stina6001 (Christina Khoury) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:19:29 -0000
@erob1 that was about new olive oil products but when I say Crisco, I think of lard/vegetable oil only. which led to Kleenex, Xerox, Google
Azienda Agricola Giovani - Tuscan and spiced extra virgin olive oil, olives, and gift hampers.
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Azienda Agricola Poggio al Riccio - Direct producers of olive oil from Italy.
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Balbina - Extra virgin olive oil milled using the traditional cold-press method.
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Fruit of a thousand year old tradition, our olive oil is a completely natural product, obtained from olive trees of the Carboncella and Frantoio varieties, harvested by hand on our estate in the Nerola area and milled using the traditional cold-press method. ]
Eliki Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Greek gourmet and organic olive oils. Includes recipes and information on health benefits and production methods.
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Frantoio Olive Oils - California and Italian extra-virgin olive oils.
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Holive - First cold press extra virgin olive oil from the Holy Land.
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Loutraki Oil Co. - Producers and export distributors of ELEA brand Greek extra virgin oil and soaps made with olive oil.
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MCE WorldTrade - Sales of Lamponia olive oil from Turkey.
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Nice 'n Spice Creations - Olive oil, seasoned with different blends of herbs and spices.
Oil Avo - Filtered and unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil from Italy. Order by e-mail.
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Serendipity Olive Estate - New Zealand producers of single estate extra virgin olive oil.
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The Australian Olive Shop - Sells olives, olive oil, giftware and books. Specializes in Australian products.
The Story Olive Oil Company - Direct producers of Arbequina olive oil in Woodland, California. Includes benefits, tasting, history, and olive information.
Under the Tuscan Sun, LLC - Frances Mayes's Bramasole extra-virgin olive oil.
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Vordonia - Extra-virgin oil from southern Greece.
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Woodbine Grove - Australian producers of extra virgin olive oil. Includes background, uses and recipes for the product.
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