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By Dr. Patrick Massey, From martinis to salads, the olive has traveled from the Middle East and gradually found its way into the American diet. Incorporating olives and olive oil into the diet can reduce the risk of a number of medical conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Recent medical research suggests that olive oil […]

Reported By: Mojgan Sattar, Translated By: Aref Mohammadzadeh, The autarky coefficient of oily seeds has to increase by the end of the fourth development program (2009) with an emphasis on Olive. “The increase rate of oily seeds was not acceptable that has to be revived,” said in a special conversation with IANA’s reporter. “According to […]

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