A generally accepted myth is that cooking in olive oil diminishes the nutritional value of the food. This a misconception… Read the rest of this entry »
A generally accepted myth is that cooking in olive oil diminishes the nutritional value of the food. This a misconception… Read the rest of this entry »
The olive, botanically-known as Olea europaea, dates back to 17th century B.C where it first appeared in print in Egyptian records. Olives were mentioned numerous times in the Bible. The word comes from the Latin olivea which first appeared in English around 1200 a.d. In early writings, the olive oil is referenced as a symbol of both goodness and purity, and the tree represents peace and happiness. The oil was also burnt in sacred lamps at temples during the Olympic Games, and the victor was crowned with its leaves.
Olives have been cultivated since prehistoric times in Asia Minor. Today olives are commercially produced in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey, Portugal, China, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Angola, South Africa, Uruguay, Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, and California. The Mediterranean area produces 93% of the olive production. Currently there are some 800 million olive trees being cultivated.
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