Extra Virgin Oil Keeps the Brain Young
According to an Italian study, extra virgin olive oil helps to slow down cognitive aging, favoring a longer mental youth…
Roman Olive Oil Officially Became IGP
With great pleasure we welcome the news of the registration of the Roman Olive Oil IGP trademark by Europe. This certifies the recognition of a denomination that is the emblem of the historicity of a territory and of the agricultural wisdom of Roman olive growers....
Extra Virgin Oil Benefits for Mom and Child
Extra virgin olive oil is a typical ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, whose characteristics are scientifically recognized as essential for the growth of children and the well-being of adults….
Campania Olive Oil: IGP recognition
Campania Olive Oil presents traditional, unique and inimitable gastronomic charachteristics. These olive oils that have been made since ancient years, with production methods handed down from generation to generation
Why Extra Virgin Oil is better
Just 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil with a high phenolic content is enough to improve endothelial function. The reports on the effects on the cardiovascular system of olive oils should specify the category and characteristics of the product: it is the extra virgin...
Tuscan Olive Oil
So what’s the difference between PDO and PGI Tuscan olive oil? The distinction lies in the production process. The acronym PDO stands for Protected Designation of Origin, while IGP stands for Protected Geographical Indication. In the case of DOP products, all...
Brain Superfoods: Grana Padano and Olive oil
Brain Superfoods are super important to keep ones longevity. In Italy there are 14 million persons over 65 and half of these, having exceeded the age of 75, are even more at risk of neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive impairment and virus infections, as demonstrated...
Oil Digital Fingerprint
Oil Digital Fingerprint…what is it? It is one of the objectives of the Violin inter-university project, “Enhancement of Italian products derived from olive oil through innovative analytical techniques”, which studies the characteristics of Italian...Ligurian Oil: PDO and Monocultivar
Ligurian oil is loved amongst Italian and, of course, is one of the regions best known for using it especially for its infamous focaccia Ligure! Photo Credit: pixabay Riviera Ligure PDO Italian extra virgin olive oil is obtained from the fruits of olives of the...
What Does EVO Mean?
So what does EVO mean? The term EVO, referring to olive oil, is the abbreviation for extra virgin olive oil. This type of oil is obtained, as required by a specific regulation, it’s obtained through mechanical cold extraction or cold pressing. Both are...
Extra virgin olive oil mask
During the summer period due to the constant changes in temperature and the sun, the skin is more easily stressed and needs more hydration. It needs a lot of water, but also oils and compresses based on natural products that nourish in depth, restoring softness and...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil reduces cancer
From a study by the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome and the University of Teramo, in collaboration with the University of Camerino and the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, it emerged that extra virgin olive oil, one of the most famous and typical condiments of...
Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the most simple dish. There are four basic types of olive oil and the Italian government strictly controls every single bottle before allowing it to bear the “extra-virgin” seal. The only oils which can qualify are those which...
Focaccia
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza doughs. It may be topped with herbs or other ingredients. Focaccia is popular in Italy and is usually seasoned with olive oil, salt, sometimes herbs, and may at times be topped...Sua Maestà Balsamic Vinegar
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