Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Most olive oils can last 18–24 months from the time they’re bottled, while extra virgin olive oils may last a bit less — around 12–18 months. Beyond this time, it will go rancid. To avoid this, store it in a cool, dark place and toss it if the best-by date has passed. Is it OK […]

Olives provide many health benefits, but they are still relatively high in fat. Canned olives are often packed in brine, which makes them high in sodium (salt). A high sodium diet can contribute to cardiovascular (heart-related) disease. Fresh olives are a healthier choice if you are watching your sodium intake. Why should you not eat […]

Olive oil goes rancid after 18–24 months, or 12–18 months if it’s extra virgin olive oil. Store it in a cool, dark place and, ideally, in a dark glass or tin container that’s well sealed. How long does homemade Infused olive oil last? How long do infused olive oils last? Infused olive oil with removed […]

Do Olive trees lose their leaves in winter? No, olive trees are evergreen and they do not lose their leaves in winter. However, all evergreen trees constantly renew their leaves, meaning they gradually drop all of their leaves and produce new ones throughout a period of 6-14 months. Why has my olive tree lost its […]

The color of olive oil is NOT an indicator of its quality or flavor. Color is determined by the ripeness of the olives at harvest; unripe, green olives create green-hued oil and ripe, purple-black olives produce golden-toned oil. Which olive is healthier black or green? The nutritional make-up of black and green olives is nearly […]

1 kg oil = (1/0.9) litre = 1.1 litre . How many Litres is 1KG of olive oil? According to official estimates, olive oil has a density of 0.92. This number means that, therefore, 1 liter of extra virgin olive oil weighs 0.92 kg, or 920 grams. How many Litres is 1 kg of oil? […]

Established olive trees require fertilizer to stay healthy and produce every year. They need a balanced fertilizer with a 16-16-16 nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio or similar. Can you use tomato feed on olive trees? Feeding your Olive tree will help it to thrive. In spring you can also feed them with fast release fertilisers such […]

dry. Apply the oil on dry areas of hair or scalp, which will vary from person-to-person. Cover the hair with a shower cap and let the oil sit on the hair for about 15 minutes. Rinse the oil out of the hair with warm water. Shampoo the hair, repeating this step if the olive oil […]

Extra virgin olive oil in hair does encourage hair growth and health: it reduces hair loss by preventing the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, from binding to the scalp, and olive oil contains antifungal properties and moisturizer that stimulate hair production, too. Does olive oil reduce hair fall? Olive oil blocks the production of this hormone […]

Decanter centrifugation. The modern method of olive oil extraction uses an industrial decanter to separate all the phases by centrifugation. In this method the olives are crushed to a fine paste. This can be done by a hammer crusher, disc crusher, depitting machine or knife crusher. What do they do with the leftover olives from […]

An olive press works by applying pressure to olive paste to separate the liquid oil and vegetation water from the solid material. Why are olives crushed? Now is the first step of extracting the oil from the olives. All the olives are crushed and mixed to release the oil from the fruit. This process is […]

Tips for using olive oil include: drizzling it on a salad or adding it to a salad dressing. drizzling it on a freshly made bread. using it when making bread. using it instead of other fats when frying or sautéing. What is the best way to eat olive oil? Simply grab your favorite bottle of […]

Castelvetrano olives are Italy’s most ubiquitous snack olive. Bright green, they’re often referred to as dolce (sweet), and come from Castelvetrano, Sicily, from the olive variety nocerella del belice. They have a Kermit-green hue, meaty, buttery flesh, and a mild flavor. What are Spanish green olives called? Also known as a Manzanilla Olive, the Spanish […]

The oil stays fine at room temperature for quite a long time that’s usually enough to finish the bottle before it goes rancid. Some go even as far as to suggest that you actually shouldn’t refrigerate olive oil. Does olive oil go bad at room temperature? Industry experts recommend storing the oil at between 55 […]

10 Best Italian Olive Oil Brands Coppini Classico. Olio Carli. Bertolli. Lucius Olio Extravergine di Oliva. Garda DOP – Veneto, Lombardy and Trentino. Clemente Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Novello. Rocca. Marchesi de Frescobaldi Laudemio Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What is the best olive oil to buy in Italy? The best DOP- and IGP-protected olive […]

Olive trees are oliveiras, and the olive grove is an olival. Portugal is the seventh largest olive oil producer in the world and the fourth biggest exporter. Portugal is on pace to become the third-largest global olive oil producer by 2030, and the Alentejo is responsible for 85 percent of all production. What kind of […]