Olives are made up of water, oil, and solids. Once pressed, the oil contains about 98% fat, with the remaining 2% made up of powerful natural compounds like polyphenols, squalene, sterols, and tocopherols. These compounds are at the heart of the well-known Olive Oil Benefits. Closely linked to the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil […]
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Symbol of peace and longevity, the olive tree is a timeless source of inspiration when it comes to gift-giving. Whether it’s through olive oil-based products or handcrafted items made from olive wood, these gifts evoke authenticity, nature, and Mediterranean craftsmanship. Offering a gift tied to the world of olives is like sharing a piece of […]
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Cracked Olives – A Traditional Culinary Specialty Cracked olives are an age-old, natural way of preparing olives that preserves both their nutritional value and unique flavor. This method is especially common around the Mediterranean, particularly in France (Provence) and parts of North Africa. They’re often enjoyed as an appetizer or served alongside Mediterranean dishes such […]
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Olive oil storage is essential to preserve both the quality and the flavor of olive oil. Light, air, and heat are the main enemies of olive oil. If kept in good conditions, olive oil an its flavor can be preserved 18 months without any problem while kept in a bottle, but a little heat, daylight […]
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Olive oil is produced in many countries, each bringing its own expertise and unique character to this precious ingredient. From Italy, known for its fruity oils, to Spain, famous for its bold and robust varieties, and on to Greece, Tunisia, Morocco, and Portugal, each region offers a distinctive palette of flavours and aromas.Explore the fascinating […]
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Picture by Barbara Jackson from Pixabay There’s no shortage of prose on the subject with more or less heightened truth. But few articles are inclined to answer the question precisely and completely, so we decided to give our own version and vision of what defines a quality olive oil. As it’s often said for wine, […]
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A convincing study links fat found in food and almost all frequent cancers. Most information comes from a study on fat consumption in many countries. Those with a higher fat supply are the same with the most numerous breast, prostate and kidney cancers. Even more preoccupying: During the last 50 years, all cancers incidence increased […]
CONTINUE Olive and argan oils protect the same way, but olive oil protects better.. The biodisponibility of polyphenols and the antioxidant power of argan oil are analysed and compared to that of olive oil. A high quantity of polyphenols found in argan oil is absorbed by bowel cells. Argan oil, considered luxury food with healthy properties […]
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In May 2015, the domaine des Opies was labelled « Nature et progrès » (Nature and progress). To guarantee you natural quality in our olive oil, we got closer to the “Nature and Progrès” federation. Easily reachable because it is based near us, was have thought that “Nature et Progrès” is good because it has […]
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The current negotiation on the TTIP between the EU and the US aims to set up a free-trade agreement between the two regions. The agreement is a cause of concern for ecologists and consumers as it can lead to an increase of the quantity of pesticides in our food. The increase can be limited if […]
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