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About olive oil

How do we classify olive oils? How do we assess their quality? What is oil tasting? What do the labels say? Matching olive oils with dishes and foods. Read our guides to find out more!
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Olive oil through history
In the folds of the rugged bark of the olive tree one can read a history that harks back over thousands of years and is inextricably linked to our sea.
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Calories in olive oil: all the nutritional values
Olive oil is the quintessential condiment, with pride of place on the table and in the Mediterranean diet. It is used to enrich, add flavor and a special touch to the dishes we enjoy everyday and on special occasions.
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Olive oil storage
A quality olive oil can lose its goodness over time if not stored correctly. To stop this happening, we’ve put together this collection of simple tips on how to correctly store your olive oil.
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When are olives harvested?
When are olives harvested? How ripe do they need to be? And how is it done? The answers aren’t as simple as you might think. Let’s take a look at the fascinating journey that takes olives from the olive grove to the press.
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