The olive tree from ancient times was a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The flourishes of olive tree in the eastern countries around the Mediterranean and especially in the holy places defined it as a symbol in the Christian religion. There are many references in the Gospels and the Psalms as you will see below.…
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Flavored olive oil is an easy and smart way to add rich flavor and taste at every meal. Ideal for salads, spaghetti and similar dishes that we want to give a ton of aromatic herbs without the use of them dried derivatives that many find annoying. The flavoring of olive oil is a simple and…
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Since ancient times olive oil was a key lighting fuel source for interior illumination. In ancient Greece and Rome were developed olive oil lamps, while in the Aegean Islands and Crete where there was a rich olive oil production, lighting with olive oil lamps were a privilege for all people. The importance of olive oil…
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The quality classification of olive oil is an essential element of the market, at international level, which separates oil oil based on the production method, the degree of acidity and basic organoleptic characteristics. Based on these allowable quality standards for sale, offered to the consumer information about the product and form pricing. Extra virgin olive oil The production is…
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In ancient Greece olive oil was an everyday skin care and beauty product. Rich in vitamins E, A, K and polyphenols, as well as its ability to be easily absorbed by the skin, make it a proponent of skin cell health. Ancient sources said that olive oil was used especially in various cosmetic procedures of the…
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Always we hear and read by scientists and nutritionist about how valuable and healthy is olive oil for our bodies. But how is supposed a fat to be healthy? Not all fats are the same, and not all residues of the organization. Fatties participate in various vital functions of our body. They help in the transfer and the digestion…
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A 30% of the adult population worldwide get diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Rising rates of recent years not only in adults but also to young people has alarmed the medical community. The abdominal obesity, hypertension, decreased HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and elevated sugar characterize the disease, with the consequent increased risk of heart disease. The…
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The olive fruit fly or Dacus oleae or Bactrocera oleae, is the biggest enemy of olive and a nightmare for oil producers in all the Mediterranean countries. It is an dipteral insect like midge, is 5 mm long and with light brown color. It has 3-5 generations per year depending on climatic conditions and the production…
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Both olive oil and aloe vera are two natural products, known for their beneficial properties, and their use in cosmetics because of hydration that offering. There are reports of the use of both in body care since ancient times. The oil has the property of being easily absorbed by the skin, and gives nutrition due…
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Worldwide cultivated each year about 750 million olive trees, that means approximately 70 million acres of land. 97% of world olive oil production take plae in the Mediterranean countries. Greece is the third largest olive grower country, after Spain, which is first and Italy. The olive cultivation in Greece reaches 11.6 million acres with over 170 million trees.…
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