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With lifestyle diseases like obesity and heart trouble becoming endemic in the country, Indians are increasingly taking to olive oil as the preferred cooking medium, prompting global manufacturers to eye this growing market. According to the International Olive Council (IOC), a non-profit organisation, Indians today consume some 2,000 tonnes of olive oil per annum, but […]

With its distinct flavor and aroma, olive oil adds a wonderfully exotic taste to foods. As is the case with fine wines, the flavor, color and fragrance of olive oil varies considerably depending on the type of olive grown, the growing region and the crop’s condition. The terminology used to describe olive oil is rather […]

By Stephen Daniells, Natural extracts from olive and grape showed better anti-microbial activity against a bacteria and yeast than three synthetic antioxidants, showing their potential as food preservatives, says a new study. [Source] Click here to continue

What is the difference among “Virgin”, “Extra virgin”, “Fine” and “refined” olive oil? Will olive oil loses its nutritional value when heated ? How to store Olive oil ? You will get your answers after reading this. By Laura Ng, Why do we use olive oil ? Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, or oleic […]

Over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products manufacturer Amrutanjan Ltd has outlined plans to acquire a few brands over the next one year, to facilitate vertical growth in the pain management category of the healthcare segment. The company has strong product dependency, with around 80 per cent of Amrutanjan’s revenues accrue from the sale of its standard yellow […]