GOOD TO KNOW…
• Can We cook Olive Oil ?
Olive Oil preserves all its food qualities in hot preparations. Its "Smoke Point" is very high (210°c) more than the other kinds of oils.
We recommend you to use a cold Olive Oil after cooking a hot meal like a condiment : all the Flavors of Olive Oil will be revealed.
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What is the right meaning of "Virgin Olive Oil" ?
This label must be used according to the regulated mentions of Olive Oil Industry :
Olive Oil pressed or extracted with mechanic proceed without any chemical process : This is a pure and natural Fruit Juice, without any additive.
What is the difference between «Virgin Olive Oil» and «Extra Virgin Olive Oil» ?
This is a very controled and regulated rule for Olive Oil : The oleic acidity level (percentage) must be under 1g/100g and 1% maximum peroxide value mequiv 02/kg of 20
Notice that acidity can not be tasted (no taste !) in opposite of "acid taste" like lemon.
Virgin olive oil has a free acidity of not more than 0.8 grams per 100g
The symbols of Olive Tree :
• Olive Tree is the perfect symbol of the Mediterranee
• Symbol of life and hope, the olive tree is considered eternal
• Symbol of victory, the olive tree is a gift used during Olympic Games in Athena :
a crown made with olive branches and olive oil jar are offered to the winners
• Symbol of strength, the olive tree is known for its very compact and heavy wood. In the Odissey Legend, Ulysse terraces the Cyclop with a stake in olive wood...
• the olive branch symbolizes peace and reconciliation.
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