Tag: Olive

Extra virgin olive oil has a very low smoke point with a strong flavor, making it completely unsuitable for stir-frying. Is it OK to stir-fry with extra virgin olive oil? Olive oil isn’t high on the list when it comes to stir-frying because of its smoke point, which is about 375 F (compared to peanut […]

The Best Cooking Oil As much as we love butter, it burns too quickly over high heat, which is necessary for optimal crispiness. Olive oil tastes great with potatoes but is only a little bit better. What is the best oil to fry potatoes in? Peanut oil or any light vegetable oil is necessary to […]

Bottom line: Olive oil is the best all purpose cooking oil: it has a strong fruity flavor and is good at medium temperatures. Vegetable oil has a clean, neutral flavor and is best for cooking at high heat. Why you should not fry with olive oil? Olive oil has a lower smoke point-the point at […]

You’re frying. Butter has a very low burn point, which makes it ill-suited to anything more than pan frying. The burning point of olive oil is around 410 degrees F (210 degrees C), which will generally cover much cooking; butter’s burn point is about 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Is it healthier to fry […]

“Extra-virgin olive oil is an excellent choice for cooking, even for high-heat methods like frying,” she says. “Pan-frying fish in olive oil gives it a wonderfully crispy crust, and it’s a divine light choice since you don’t have to lather it in batter or leave it in marinades for hours on end.” What is the […]

Unlike other cooking oils, olive oil is rich in a “healthy fat” known as monounsaturated fat, a type of dietary fat known to increase your “good” HDL cholesterol and decrease your “bad” LDL cholesterol. Is it unhealthy to fry with olive oil? Olive oil actually has a relatively high smoke point and is a safe, […]

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Eating foods prepared with olive oils that are rich in phenols, substances though to have beneficial effects on the heart, may help ward off harmful blood clots in people with high cholesterol, Spanish researchers report. Is extra virgin olive oil good for blood clots? Including extra virgin olive oil with […]

Frequent Olive Oil Consumption May Reduce Risk of Blood Clots. In a recent study, the participants who consumed the most olive oil had the least platelet accumulation, which could lead to heart disease and stroke. Is olive oil good for blood clots? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Eating foods prepared with olive oils that are […]

Butter works better for baking or making pastries. While olive oil is ideal for cooking, frying or marinade. Both can be consumed as is. The burn point for olive oil is about 219 degree Celsius, while butter burns at about 150 degree. Is it healthier to fry with olive oil or butter? Olive oil contains […]

After considering diet, physical activity, body mass index and other risk factors for stroke, the study found that those who regularly used olive oil for both cooking and as dressing had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those who never used olive oil in their diet (1.5 percent in six years compared […]

Extra-virgin olive oil can reduce inflammation, which may be one of the main reasons for its health benefits. The main anti-inflammatory effects are mediated by the antioxidants. Key among them is oleocanthal, which has been shown to work similarly to ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug ( 10 ). Can too much olive oil cause inflammation? The […]

If an oil is heated beyond its smoke point, it gives off toxic smoke. The smoke point of olive oil is around 200°C. Is olive oil carcinogenic at high temperatures? Myth: Olive oil produces carcinogens when it’s heated. Fact. What’s true is that when any cooking oil is heated to the point where it smokes […]

The monounsaturated fats in olive oil offer several health benefits. However, excess consumption of olive oil may cause several side effects. It may cause acne, allergies, skin rashes, blackheads, and saturated- and trans-fat-related diseases. It may also cause diarrhea and inflammation in some people. Why olive oil is not healthy? Like any other oil, olive […]

The center of the trunk of old olive trees is always hollow due to natural decay. Why is there a hole in an olive? Many old trees actually develop holes in the sides of the trunks which themselves are hollow; the holes result from old side branches rotting away. The numerous branches form a dense, […]

Here are the FACTS: The olive tree is hardy: drought-resistant, disease-resistant and fire-resistant. Its root system is able to regenerate the tree even if the above-ground structure is destroyed. It prefers limestone slopes and crags as well as a coastal climate, though any light soil, even clay. What tree is most resistant to fire? Read […]

It is among the oldest known cultivated trees in the world – being grown before the written language was invented. It was being grown on Crete by 3,000 BC and may have been the source of the wealth of the Minoan kingdom. The Phoenicians spread the olive to the Mediterranean shores of Africa and Southern […]

around 900 years old. A three year study conducted on three of the olive trees located in Gethsemane, Jerusalem, has shown that their trunks and branches are around 900 years old, making them among the oldest known olive trees. How old is the oldest olive tree in Israel? The oldest Olive tree in Israel is […]

100,000-years-old. The Olive trees in Israel have been around for centuries if not millennia. The oldest Olive tree in Israel is located in an olive grove in Shefar’am and is estimated t be over 100,000-years-old. What is the oldest tree in Israel? Al-Badawi tree, Israel The Al-Badawi tree in the village of Al-Walaja (Bethlehem district, […]

The 60″ inch size is a mature olive tree and thus costs a lot more – expect to pay around $1,800. How much are ancient olive trees? A 50-year-old tree often costs around EUR 500. A 100-year-old olive tree costs more than 1,000 euros. At Finca Hermosa we sell olive trees from 500 to 1,000+ […]

Some of Spain’s olive trees are over a thousand years old and that makes them valuable garden ornaments for rich folks in the Middle East, the U.S., and even Northern Europe. Can olive trees live a thousand years? There exist a huge number of olive trees that are hundreds of years old and ones that […]