So what is an Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Only the very best olive oils in the world can be labeled 'extra virgin.' But what does that mean? Unfortunately, the answer is, 'It depends.' The International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) sets the standards by which olive oil is judged Until 1995, 'EXTRA VIRGIN' meant that the olive oil was mechanically produced ...

What is olive oil?

Olive oil is one of only two oils that come from fruit and that can be used without further processing (avocado oil is the other). The olive press is considered to be as old as the wine press. Olive trees were first cultivated in ancient Syria, where they were valued for ...

Oleic Acid

The content of oleic acid in Australian olive oil varies significantly from medium levels in warmer climates to extremely high levels in oils produced from the cooler regions of Australia. In scientific studies on oil quality, levels of oleic acid, the fatty acid named after olive ...