Category: Chemical-physical Characteristics

Climate change: ways to manage it in olive growing

The changes in climate that have been affecting our whole planet for years have also created alarm among olive growers, as these are one of the most common varieties of fruit tree grown in the Mediterranean basin. The rise in temperatures, the increase in droughts and the growing frequency of

Frozen extra virgin olive oil: how to treat it

The ideal temperature for storing extra virgin olive oil is between 14 and 18 degrees, but when winter comes the oil may well be exposed to colder conditions. It is even possible that the oil will freeze and solidify. This is a completely natural process. As the oil freezes, a

7 common beliefs about olive oil that need debunking

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most important ingredients in Italian kitchens, used either straight from the bottle or for making sweet and savoury recipes. Everyone uses it and everyone enjoys it, although there are certain erroneous beliefs surrounding it that influence the behaviour of consumers. “Extra virgin

Come abbinare l'olio extravergine d'oliva ai cibi in tavola

How to combine extra virgin olive oil with food

Just like a good wine, a good extra virgin olive oil makes the perfect accompaniment for a tasty dish, bringing out the full flavour of the food on your table. A simple and effective way to familiarise yourself with the taste and character of individual oils is to dress and

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and its Pharmacological Properties

It is public knowledge that promoting a healthy diet is essential for enjoying good health. Extra virgin olive oil, an icon of the Mediterranean diet, produces an effect on the human body that goes beyond that derived from its supply of essential fatty acids:  its high content of oleic acid,

Is unfiltered olive oil better?

With the beginning of autumn the olive harvest began, the mills began their activity and the first thread of oil came out of the separator, with its intense colour and an almost material density.  On the supermarket shelf, clear glass bottles with oil must are stacked, evoking the craftsmanship of

Climate change: ways to manage it in olive growing

The changes in climate that have been affecting our whole planet for years have also created alarm among olive growers, as these are one of the most common varieties of fruit tree grown in the Mediterranean basin. The rise in temperatures, the increase in droughts and the growing frequency of

Frozen extra virgin olive oil: how to treat it

The ideal temperature for storing extra virgin olive oil is between 14 and 18 degrees, but when winter comes the oil may well be exposed to colder conditions. It is even possible that the oil will freeze and solidify. This is a completely natural process. As the oil freezes, a

7 common beliefs about olive oil that need debunking

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most important ingredients in Italian kitchens, used either straight from the bottle or for making sweet and savoury recipes. Everyone uses it and everyone enjoys it, although there are certain erroneous beliefs surrounding it that influence the behaviour of consumers. “Extra virgin

Come abbinare l'olio extravergine d'oliva ai cibi in tavola

How to combine extra virgin olive oil with food

Just like a good wine, a good extra virgin olive oil makes the perfect accompaniment for a tasty dish, bringing out the full flavour of the food on your table. A simple and effective way to familiarise yourself with the taste and character of individual oils is to dress and

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and its Pharmacological Properties

It is public knowledge that promoting a healthy diet is essential for enjoying good health. Extra virgin olive oil, an icon of the Mediterranean diet, produces an effect on the human body that goes beyond that derived from its supply of essential fatty acids:  its high content of oleic acid,

Is unfiltered olive oil better?

With the beginning of autumn the olive harvest began, the mills began their activity and the first thread of oil came out of the separator, with its intense colour and an almost material density.  On the supermarket shelf, clear glass bottles with oil must are stacked, evoking the craftsmanship of