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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Calories, Properties, and Benefits

Having extra virgin olive oil always on the table is such a natural and established habit that often, only when we decide to start a weight loss diet, we ask ourselves how many calories olive oil contains and whether it makes us gain weight or not. Calories of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Let’s clarify right […]

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Organic olives

Meaning and etymology of the term ‘organic’

Before delving into the meaning of organic, it is important to distinguish this certification from another quality guarantee: PDO (Protected Designation of Origin). While PDO certifies only the geographical origin and traditional characteristics of a product, organic certification ensures the adoption of sustainable agricultural and livestock practices, without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. […]

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Italian Intosso Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Characteristics and Properties

Table of Contents The Intosso Olive Tree and Its Olives Characteristics of Italian Intosso Extra Virgin Olive Oil Intosso EVO Oil: Health Benefits Difference Between Intosso EVO Oil and Other Extra Virgin Oils Best Pairings for Intosso Oil Intosso Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Distinctive Taste and Flavor The Intosso Olive Tree and Its Olives The […]

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Italian Moraiolo EVO Oil: Characteristics and Properties

Table of Contents The Moraiolo Olive Tree and its Olives Characteristics of Moraiolo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Moraiolo Olive Oil: Health Benefits Difference Between Moraiolo Oil and Other Extra Virgin Oils Best Pairings for Moraiolo Oil Moraiolo Oil: Distinctive Taste and Flavor The Moraiolo extra virgin olive oil is a gem of Italian olive oil […]

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Comparison of Italian Monocultivar Oils: Coratina, Peranzana, Intosso, Moraiolo, Roggianella, and Frantoio

Table of Contents Monocultivar Coratina: the character of the South Monocultivar Peranzana: balance and longevity Monocultivar Intosso: the strength of Abruzzo Monocultivar Moraiolo: complexity and depth Monocultivar Roggianella: delicacy and balance Monocultivar Frantoio: elegance and versatility Conclusions Italian monocultivar extra virgin olive oils are products that best express the unique characteristics of individual olive varieties. […]

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